Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. By appointment only. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.

Diphtheria reports indicates widespread epidemic

25 Years Ago September 19- 25, 1996 Columbus Red Pee Wees traveled to Picher and came home with the victory of 18-0. Jordan Beggs raced 65 yards on the first play of the game for a touchdown.

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Listening to rain, trains, Punkin’s singing

I’m setting at the kitchen table writing out this news report whilst listening to three of my favorite sounds, rain, a train filing through town, and Punkin’s singing, (most of the time). I hope she don’t feel bad that her warbling is sometimes annoying, specially since nothing about me bothers her.

Respiratory season is upon us

It is September, fall is in the air, and what we might call “respiratory season” is nearly upon us. Respiratory season refers to the colder months in which we spend much of our time indoors, maybe October through March.

City Marshall assaulted by suspect

25 Years Ago September 19-25, 1996 Columbus High School girls continue to gain experience and show improvement in their volleyball matches. In a match with Independence, Summer King and Jana Parks scored the points.

Legislation hotline

Up-to-the-minute information on the 2020 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away.

Peacemakers called children of God

Last week we began a two-part series on being a “Peacemaker,” according to Matthew 5:9. Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the Children of God. What an honor to be called a child of God.

Faith is based on biblical proof

Imagine a person who has been charged with a serious crime, standing in a courtroom. In this country, the concept of “innocent until proven guilty” has always been the standard. The focus, then, must be upon the basis of proof. To convict anyone, evidence is required.

The Great First Christian Church Revival

Revival is defined by Webster as an evangelistic service or a series of services for the purpose of effecting a religious awakening. Sunday, February 9, 1913, through March 23, 1913, the Christian Church conducted a six weeklong revival, “religious awakening”, in the newly constructed church.