Letter to the Editor Policy

Letters to the editor are welcome; the only requirement is they be signed by the writer. Names of writers can be withheld for valid reasons. Political endorsements will not be printed two weeks before an election.

Dust Bowl, Depression setting of recent read

Much to my surprise when I glanced out my kitchen window one morning last week, there were several robins hopping around our maple tree. What a welcome sight—a hopeful sign that spring is here. The best book I have read the past month was Kristen Hannah’s “The Four Winds.” I admire her writing.

Live life with gratitude, humility

Gratitude. As I have watched and listened to the news coverage of the continuing case numbers of the Covid-19 Virus, Columbus “essentials,” we are grateful to each of you for the long hours, good care and concern you have shown to us.

Cherokee, Crawford Counties known for illegal liquor production

Last week I gave you a short introduction to a phenomenon known as “Bootlegging.” Cherokee and Crawford Counties were known throughout the country, yes, the United States for their bootlegging activities and selling their illegally made liquor well beyond the Southeast Kansas border.

Body of marine will return from France

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago March 14-20, 1996 An inexperienced, but talented Columbus High School girls softball team opened the 1996 season with a double header sweep of Riverton.

Kansas Legislation information hotline

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

Abomination of messing with the sun

I don’t usually set my clock ahead on that Sunday morning when the clocks get moved forward one hour. That way, I miss church, and it ain’t my fault. I believe the Word is with me on this one. The Book of Festus deals with the abomination of messing with the sun and the moon.

Facing the diagnosis of dementia

As a primary care physician, I walk with my patients as they face many of life’s challenges. Facing the diagnosis of dementia may be one of the hardest. Any chronic illness involves loss, but dementia threatens the loss of not only ability and independence, but of the very self.

Sell of stock will fund County Fair move

25 Years Ago March 14-20, 1996 FHA District elections were held at Baxter Springs High School and the members from Central Junior High FHA helped celebrate 50 years of FHA.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Curbside Pickup only Monday: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - noon Staff: Librarian Lauren Dainty; Assistant Librarian, Trish Windsor. Clerks: Mac Jameson, Deb Pryor.