Late night indulgence cause serious problems

The list of celebrity revelers who partied too hard to make it to their gig the next day is long and legendary. Some, like Rihanna and Justin Timberlake, have mended their ways; others, not so much.

County contracts with farmers to maintain roads

25 Years Ago June 13 - 19, 1996 The President’s Honor Roll at Labette Community College for the spring semester includes Charlene Hunley, Columbus; Cindy Lang, Baxter Springs; Flora Charles, Sammie Ezell, Rose Fields, Claudia Hill and Judy Lawrence, Galena; Vicki Blundell, Kip Lacey, Wanda Minor...

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Citizen concerned about saftey of tree

Dear Editor: Many of the residents of Columbus take pride in our city and do their part in keeping our city looking its best. Sometime the citizens and city government overlook some of the things that keep our community safe.

Pappy Pender Jr. retires from oatmeal factory

Pappy Pender Jr., president of Pappy Pender’s Peculiarly and Singularly Old Fashioned Oatmeal Porridge Factory, is retiring from the daily grind. Pappy Junior’s last sales campaign didn’t go zackly the way he thought it would, so as he said, “I’m Oat of here.”

Past viruses, money helped develop COVID-19 vaccine

I’ve been spending a lot of time talking with patients about the COVID-19 vaccine. Sometimes we celebrate being fully vaccinated. Some patients are skeptical about how serious COVID-19 infections actually were. And others are not convinced they can trust the vaccine.

Sheriff makes surprise raid on two camps

25 Years Ago June 13 - 19, 1996 John D. Spahn, president of the Heart of the Heartland Railroad Club, was presented the prestigious “Governor’s Award” for historical preservation from the Kansas Historical Society.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Masks will be required. Currently, there is a 10 person maximum with a 30-minute time limit. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Jefferson subpoenaed to testify in Burr treason trail

Sunday, June 13 The 164th day of the year 201 days left Today in history President Thomas Jefferson receives a subpoena to testify in the treason trial of his former vice president, Aaron Burr, on June 13, 1807. In the subpoena, Burr asked Jefferson to produce documents that might exonerate him.

Truth the only thing that matters

“What is truth?” The question has been asked many times and the answer is always the same. Truth is what is real, what is right, what is verifiable. Truth is: God’s word (John 17:17). The Bible is God’s will for mankind; revealed.