Holiday weight gain can be reversed

Post-holiday clean up‘Twas the season of feasts and festive beverages. And chances are you added a few pounds. One study found that between Thanksgiving and Christmas, most folks put on around two pounds and 14 percent add five or more.

Cookie crunch off held by Girl Scouts

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago January 4 - 10, 2001The December meeting of the Sheridan 4-H Club was held at the West Mineral School cafeteria on Saturday December 9. The group was joined by 4-H Extension Agent Phylis Kriesel.

Highland students of month announced

25 Years Ago December 28, 2000 January 3, 2001Highland Elementary School December Students of the Month were Kayla Justice, Taylor Bole, Maeleigh Soper, Katelyn Overman, Tess Hopkins, Jordan Swalley, Kelsey Thomas and John Hill. The teacher is Faye Scholes and Anne Thiele is the teacher’s aide.

Poor heart health increases dementia risk

How heart health impacts dementia riskAnalysis of the health status of U.S. adults ages 65 and older indicates that 2.

Faith gives peace, comfort in grief

From the Pastor’s PenPsalm 34:18; Psalm 147:3; 2 Corinthians 1:34; Revelation 21:4; John 11: 35; 16:22; 14:1-3; Romans 8:18Many people have experienced grief. There is a popular saying that there is no wrong way to grieve. I would beg to differ.

Care of kidneys helps keep body balanced

Picture a man crawling through the desert in tattered clothing, whispering “water” as he nears an oasis. He isn’t thinking about his kidneys, yet they may be the main organ still keeping him alive.

Holiday season can be a magical time

Christmas 2025 is now in the history book for those who have had their family gatherings, dinners and parties. For many families, Christmas gatherings often extend far into January. This means we are still celebrating the Christmas season.

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.

Years Ago

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago December 28, 2000 January 3, 2001Doug Gatewood, first district state representative from Columbus, was returned to the House’s Taxation Committee and was also appointed to the Public Safety and Budget Committee.

Banishing demons shows Jesus’ power

The Beginning of KnowledgeOne of the more fascinating topics in the Bible is that of demons and demon-possession. At certain times, like Halloween, those old malicious spirits tend to receive additional, and completely unwarranted, attention.