Columbus without water after main break

25 Years Ago August 2 - 8, 2001Most Columbus residents did not regain full water pressure until late Wednesday night following the loss of water after a main water line ruptured at the city water works plant on North Kansas late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

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.

Amazing qualities of God inspire awe

The Beginning of KnowledgeAs this world struggles with chaos, sometimes it is good to stop, sit down, take a deep breath, and reflect upon the amazing attributes of God.

Garden Talk

Keeping weeds out of your home lawn can feel like an ongoing battle. Instead of constantly applying chemical treatments, take a proactive approach to prevent weeds from growing in the first place.

Greasy pig contest returns to fair

25 Years Ago July 26 - August 1, 2001The greasy pig contest returned to the fair this year and was in memory of George Sharp.

Work to counter muscle loss in aging

Getting a grip on your muscle strength and stroke riskSarcopenia is a muscle- wasting disease, first recognized in 2016, that’s associated with premature aging, inactivity, taking GLP-1s without doing resistance exercise, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, smoking and excessive alcohol.

New ways to replace missing teeth

Your tooth broke, it was painful, the dentist said it couldn’t be fixed and it had to be pulled. Now what?That missing tooth, like a critical bolt missing from an engine, is a problem that may take months or years to show its face.

When parents speak children should listen

Last month, my sister and I took a one-day drive, accompanied by our husbands, to Abilene, where I learned the history of Long Horn Cattle.

Follow directions when using pesticides

Video of the WeekSometimes insecticides or fungicides are necessary to protect vegetable crops. Applying pesticides safely, however, is critical to ensuring produce is healthy and safe to eat.