Severe rain, windstorm results in heavy damage north of Columbus

25 Years Ago September 5 - 11, 1996 A large open-sided tent decorated with colored lights served as the focal point for the rural outdoor wedding of Angela Boyd and Brandon Ivey on June 1, 1996. The bride is the daughter of David and Brenda Boyd of Columbus.

Faith is believing, fact is seeing

Ahhh yes, faith. There is much to teach about faith in the Bible but today let’s simply look at the difference between faith and fact. Why? It is impossible to please God without faith. The just shall live by faith. How do believers live? By faith.

Unsavory practices taken for granted

There may have never been, at least up until that point in time, a nation of people more disgusting to God than the Amorites. These were some of the original inhabitants of the land of Canaan.

Men from FCC worked on expension

We continue with the history of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ after a wonder sesquicentennial celebration, Sunday in the beautiful, 100-year-old church at 128 West Elm. In 1950, what was described as a “good situation” the congregation was busting at the seams.

Parents charged with assault on child

25 Years Ago Aug. 29 - Sept. 4, 1996 John and Kimberley Wary, Shawnee, Kan., announce the birth of a son, Zachary Kyle, born August 12, 1996. Paternal grandparents are Ted and Connie Wary of Columbus.

Lawn mower improves through the years

As I was driving along the highway here in southeast Kansas the past weekend, I really enjoyed seeing so many big, and I do mean big, well manicured lawns. Many were beyond big but oh how nice and neat they looked. All of a sudden my memory kicked in taking me back to my childhood on the farm.

Catch up with childhood vaccinations

Q: I’ve been afraid to take my now 6-year-old to the doctor for the past year. Recently, the office started pressuring me to bring her in for vaccinations (not COVID-19). Can’t I put it off? A: Even before the pandemic, Americans were undervaccinating their infants and children.

Farmers think boarding to high for children

25 Years Ago Aug. 29 - Sept. 4, 1996 The Columbus High School girls’ tennis team opened its season in a quadrangular meet at Parsons. The Lady Titans split their matches with Neodesha but lost to the Vikings and Grizzlies.

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