Concerted tree planting effort considered

25 Years Ago January 24-30, 1996 Bob Brookshire started in the craft business about 20 years ago carving doll cradles, rocking horses and toy trains. Today, the self-taught craftsman builds dollhouses that sell for $100 to $500 each.

Healthy liver critical for body function

It was my first month in the hospital as a new internal medicine intern at a large university hospital. Upper-level residents that I met during orientation asked me, “What is your first rotation?” When I answered, “hepatology,” the looks I got in response told me I was in for a tough initiation.

Pie week in Hogspore next Friday

Pie Week starts on Friday. Mayor Ringer got a lotta requests to start the pie judging on Day 1. The Mayor won his first term years ago with the platform, “Dessert First.”

Bills before legislature could damage county school

25 Years Ago January 24-30, 1996 The Southeast Kansas Poultry Association met at the 4-H Building in Columbus for its 15th annual meeting.

Kansas Legislation information hotline

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

Canned beer makes its debut in Virginia

Editor’s note: The following weather information is printed as received from the City of Columbus. Sunday, January 24 The 24th day of the year 341 days left Today in History Canned beer makes its debut on January 24, 1935.

Make a choice for the new year

As we go forward into this new year I encourage you to remember a few facts. 1. God is real and very much alive 2. Satan is real and very much alive 3. Heaven is real and awaits every true Christian 4. Hell is real and awaits everyone who doesn’t have Jesus in their heart 5.

Seek to serve God, not man

Americans live in a world of self-gratification. On every side are people who are bound and determined to get the most out of life, any way they can.

Former child star dies after fight

Editor’s note: The following weather information is printed as received from the City of Columbus.

Phone company audit shows deficiencies

25 Years Ago January 17-- 23, 1996 Carona, the small community between Roseland and West Mineral, is soon to have its own railroad depot again.