Columbus Day winners announced

25 Years Ago October 4 -10, 2001The Columbus Days Festival got off to a fine start Thursday as Little Mr. And Miss Columbus, Mrs. Columbus and the winner of this year’s Chris awards were named during an evening of gospel and patriotic music in the high school auditorium.Winning the honor of Little...

Stand, take short breaks from sitting

Sitting pretty and healthyChances are you’re sitting down for 11 to 12 hours a day, in your car, at work and home and that doesn’t count the seven to eight hours you’re sleeping.

Fall aeration important for turf health

Why Aeration Matters for Turfgrass in KansasFall is a popular time for aeration of cool-season turfgrasses in Kansas.

Several ways to manage Type 2 diabetes

Dr. Jill Kruse, DOMedications used to treat Type 2 diabetes have changed dramatically over the past 20 years. As our understanding of the disease has grown, scientists have learned that Type 2 diabetes is not caused by a single problem in the pancreas.

Time to start getting ready for winter

K-State Garden HourJoin us next week, Wednesday, October 7, 2026, for the next K-State Garden Hour webinar on “Groundcovers for Kansas - Covering Your Bases.” The presentation will be live from Noon to 1pm.

Students collecting for United Way

25 Years Ago October 4 -10, 2001Students of the Columbus Unified High School community service class are collecting money and thoughts to send to Washington, D.C. and New York City students through the United Way.

Beginnings of Neosho, Labette Counties

I know many people aren’t all that interested in history, but it has helped shape who we are today.

Jesus promises eternal life to all believers

From the Pastor’s PenFunerals can be tough as people mourn loved ones. I often share a comforting thought: Jesus wept over Lazarus’s death, showing that even He felt loss. Yet, His love and power were greater, and He raised Lazarus.This isn’t selfish; it’s a reason for hope.

Life is a gift that must be treasured

The Beginning of KnowledgeLife is precious. Certainly, any present of value is appreciated; no greater gift exists than the gift of life (Mark 8:37). Any sensible person in possession of a valuable item treats it with care and respect.

Continue active lifestyle after weight loss

If you lose it, you still have to move itEveryone knows the meaning of “Move it or lose it.” If you’re sedentary, you lose, well, almost everything - your strength, your optimism, and your healthy future.