Johnston Public Library Hours

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

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Custody, is name for a boy or girl?

A newsreader, Alan, asked me about Jill and Randy Backwater’s child’s name, Custody. Alan wanted to know if the name was for a boy or a girl. He had his own guess. It was right funny but I’m not telling you what his answer was cause nobody’s funny cept Hogspore citizens. I asked the Backwaters.

Knowing whats important at end of life

My last conversation with Grandpa was over the phone. He was sick and dying. I was 1,200 miles away in residency, learning how to be a family physician. I was not going to make it home in time to see him one last time. We did not know exactly what was wrong.

Lightning sets fire to mine tipple

25 Years Ago May 30 - June 5, 1996 Filing as a candidate for the Democratic nomination to the post of Cherokee County sheriff was George Kelley of Scammon.

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.

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

Only God knows what tomorrow holds

Do you know what is going to happen tomorrow? If a person could accurately predict specific events, precise times, and details down to the smallest degree, then that individual would be in high demand for their services.

Windows recognize veterans, church family

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 128 West Elm Columbus, Kansas Celebrating 150 years of service The First Christian Church Disciples of Christ has a rich history of congregational members and relatives serving their country.

Poppy sales used for American graves

25 Years Ago May 23 – 29, 1996 Elesha Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allen of Scammon, was awarded a $500 per year nursing scholarship by the 40-8, Post 293 in Joplin, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Bennett, of Scammon route one, are celebrating their 61 st wedding anniversary on May 24.