Spend time with kids, not screens

How parents’ ‘technoference’ harms kidsKids younger than 18 months who are hanging out with a TV on in the background have poorer language development - possibly because their parents (watching the TV) don’t talk to them as much.

Warm season grasses should be aerated

With Cynthia Domenghini Roots make up 90 percent of grass plants and need oxygen for survival. Compacted soil restricts the roots’ access to oxygen and inhibits growth. Aeration loosens the soil, allows air to enter and provides better infiltration of water and nutrients.

Help teens learn good mental health skills

The start of summer brings a sense of excitement for many teens. Take a moment to reflect back to your teen years.

Kansas Legislative Hotline

Information about the 2025 Kansas Legislature and legislative session is only an email, online chat or phone call away on the Legislative Hotline for Kansans, 1-800-432-3924.Kansas’ Legislative Hotline is a trustworthy resource for state residents with questions about the Kansas Legislature and is...

Years Ago

25 Years Ago Week of June 1 - 7, 2000Alin Golden, a city employee since 1990, was named as the new city superintendent at the Columbus City Council meeting.Randi Mercer, daughter of Randy and Christy Mercer of Columbus, had her long hair cut and donated the hair to “Locks of Love.The Columbus Lions...

Memorial Day brings special memories

Hi NeighborBy Lois CarlsonKSU EmeritusMemorial Day has had a special place in my memory from the time I was a little girl.

Fertilize for healthy plant development

Onions DevelopingNitrogen fertilizer will support healthy plant development above ground which directly relates to onion bulb growth.Here are some guidelines for fertilizer rates: Ammonium sulfate (21-0-0) at a rate of onehalf cup per 10 feet 29-5-5 or 27-3-3 can be used at a rate of onethird cup...

Healthy habits lower risk of chronic diseases

Five ways to live younger longerIt’s shocking that a recent study in Nature Medicine found that less than 10 percent of folks achieve healthy aging -- that is, living to age 70 without developing a chronic disease.The most common chronic disease is cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Froebe awarded PSU Dean’s Scholarship

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago May 25 - 31, 2000Nathan Froebe, a Columbus Unified High School junior and son of Randy and Debra Froebe, was awarded a Dean’s Scholarship from Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society of Pittsburg State University.James Bryon Bidwell, son of Ernest...