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.

Legislation Information Hotline

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

Responsibility important in todays society

Each year, the FCE, Family Community Education units study a variety of lessons addressing several different topics. One of the areas of study each year focuses on one of the Six Pillars of “Character Counts” program. Last year it was citizenship and this year the topic is “Responsibility”.

Don’t go breaking your heart

In 1976, when Elton John and Kiki Dee sang “Don’t go breaking my heart,” they were more concerned with love gone bad than food that done ‘em wrong. But now, 45 years later, it turns out that the real risk for heartbreak comes from ultraprocessed foods.

Novelty debate at Liberty theater

25 Years Ago April 25 - May 1, 1996 At the District Livestock Judging Contest the “A” team, consisting of Cory Epler, Eric Davolt, Brian Rainey, Charlie Epler and Nathan Jaeger, took home the second place award, while also being named as district champions in oral reasons.

Helped Trubletoof find his cell phone

Morton Trubletoof called me at home, “Clet, I misplaced my cell phone. Can you call it, so I can hear it ring and find it?” I sez, “Why don’t you use your landline?” “We got rid of that three weeks ago, cause we can’t afford two phones.”

Caduss nutans L, known as Musk Thistle

Musk Thistle is a native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It was introduced in 1800’s to the Atlantic cost of eastern North America. It was first discovered in Kansas in 1932 by T.C. Dodd in Washington County. Musk Thistle may grow as an annual, winter annual, or biennial.

Electronic heath care helpful in rural areas

In the old days, country doctors often cared for folks by coming to the patient’s homes. These house calls brought great relief to people and families that needed medical attention.

One thousand visitors expected in Columbus

25 Years Ago April 25 - May 1, 1996 For first through sixth grade students at Spencer School, reading turned out to be more fun than they could have imagined.

Bible considered the basis for truth

Legal proceedings must be taken seriously. The courtroom is where the fate of many a person is decided. Great effort is expended to assure the integrity of all witnesses’ statements. In fact, before any testimony is considered valid, a solemn vow is uttered.