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Recalling many memories of mom

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Recalling many memories of mom

Generations

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

A “Mother’s Heart.” Today’s column, a “Mother’s Day tribute for mom recalling many memories of our seasons of life, together. From a “daughter’s heart,” mom this one’s for you.

Salt mines used to protect old movies, TV film

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Salt mines used to protect old movies, TV film

Hi Neighbor By Lois Carlson

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Last fall I wrote a couple of columns on my visit to the Hutchinson Salt Mine at the south edge of Hutchinson. Those columns told you how the salt was formed and how deep the mine is but I didn’t tell you about the unique storage they have there.

Wireless messages received every night

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Wireless messages received every night

News Staff

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

25 Years Ago May 2 - 8, 1996 Drafting students from Columbus Unified High School took high honors at the S.E. K. Industrial Arts Fair at Southeast High School. Brian Ellis received a plaque for the best drawing in the mechanical drafting division and won the best of show trophy.

Mothers, I see your hard work this past year

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Mothers, I see your hard work this past year

Jill Kruse, Do

Monday, May 3, 2021

This has been an exhausting year for moms. Last spring, we had no idea we would still be dealing with this pandemic a year later.

German helmets looked like Volkswagens

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German helmets looked like Volkswagens

Hogspore News By Clet Litter From The Ozarks

Monday, May 3, 2021

Mumford Pickens likes to watch war documentaries and movies. He also enjoys shows about older cars. He said, “I’d like to pontificate for a minute on something I found unusual. German helmets from the two world wars look an awful lot like Volkswagen Bugs.”

Columbus baseball team beats Chetopa

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Columbus baseball team beats Chetopa

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Monday, May 3, 2021

25 Years Ago May 2 - 8, 1996 Chief Gary Clements, chief of police of Weir, gave the Weir City Council his letter of resignation. Mayor Dennis Joe Belk appointed Carl P. Boyd III, who has been serving as assistant police chief, to that position.

Jesus chose to go to the cross

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Jesus chose to go to the cross

Pastor’s Thoughts By Pastor Alan Mccamey

Thursday, April 29, 2021

“Christ died for us while we were still sinners. In this way God shows His great love for us.” (Romans 5:8) Do you ever struggle to believe that God really loves you? If you do, it’s time to think about the cross. Jesus didn’t have to go to the cross.

Grace, God’s gift to mankind

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Grace, God’s gift to mankind

The Beginning Of Know Ledge By Allen Fischgrabe

Thursday, April 29, 2021

The Bible is a marvelous book. It is not complicated, but it is complex. As a result of this intricacy, many (unnecessary) misunderstandings arise. Whenever any biblical subject is founded upon theorizing and misconception, the waters of truth become cloudy; even murky.

First Christian Church dedicates new building

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First Christian Church dedicates new building

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 128 West Elm Columbus, Kansas Celebrating 150 years of service Mr. C. S. Huffman, Finance Chairman and Chairman of the Building Committee, continued to guide the church as they raised funds during the three years it took to complete the First Christian...

Carnival couple arrested for stealing blanket

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Carnival couple arrested for stealing blanket

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

25 Years Ago April 25 - May 1, 1996 Justin Jarrett, a senior at Columbus Unified High School, was awarded a University Scholarship as a member of the 1996-97 Honors College class at Pittsburg State University. Justin is the son of Steve and Janie Jarrett of rural Baxter Springs.

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