Positivity of community teamwork

Teamwork. Sports have always been an enjoyable part of my life, whether participating in, or, watching them. When our girls were young, we were a very active family and attended most games and sport activities in town.

Reflections on the toilet tissue panic

We are now being reminded that we have been in this state of virus life changing culture for a year now. Just a year ago, people began to panic and one of the first things stores selling household supplies ran out of was toilet tissue.

Merle Evans arrives here for visit

25 Years Ago February 28-March 6, 1996 Jay Lacy and Haskell Carter, owners of Columbus Publishing Company, Inc. announced the sale of their newspaper publishing company to Jeff and Deb Nichols, owners of The Baxter Springs Citizen and The Advertiser.

Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points in one game

Tuesday, March 2 The 61st day of the year 304 days left Today in History On March 2, 1962, Philadelphia Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points against the New York Knicks.

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.

Stock up an hour each morning to avoid sleep lag at time change

We lose one hour on Sunday, March 14, when we spring forward. I’m taking a hint from the old timers, no pun intended, (unless you find it funny, then I meant it), that are still laying in more firewood for this late winter just to be safe.

Influenza case down this season

Do you know anyone who had influenza this past year? Chances are you do not. Sure, plenty of people had the “stomach flu” with vomiting and diarrhea, otherwise known as gastroenteritis. Some people had colds and others had COVID-19. But cases of influenza this season have been exceptionally low.

Students escape overturned vehicle

25 Years Ago February 28-March 6, 1996 Gary Spear, technician with the Columbus Telephone Company, examined Caller ID number display devices which are now being offered by the phone company.

Frigid temps bring back memory

We have all had a difficult two weeks of such unusual, bitter cold but even though it was cold here our hearts go out to those who are in Texas and still suffering the aftermath of such unusual freezing temperatures in other wise warm Texas.

Death penalty suspended after gallows fails for third time

Tuesday, February 23 The 54th day of the year 311 days left Today in History On February 23, 1885, a 19-year-old man named John Lee is sent to the gallows in Exeter, England, for the murder of Ellen Keyse, a rich older woman for whom he had worked.