Faith in God gives life new meaning

Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran ChurchOne morning in 1888, the Swedish chemist and industrialist who invented dynamite, Alfred Nobel, picked up a newspaper and was shocked to see his own obituary. Alfred’s brother Ludvig was the Nobel who had died, but a reporter did a story about Alfred.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago September 14 - 20, 2000Elizabeth Randall, of Columbus, won $5,000 playing the Kansas Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at the Fast Mart Convenience Store at 300 West Maple. The sales clerk was Diana Dickinson of Columbus.

Satan uses lies to confuse believers

From the Pastor’s PenRead Genesis 3Last week, we saw how God created everything and desired to live with us in it. Genesis showed us just how intricate He was in creating everything and making space available for us to fellowship together and to commune with Him.

Jesus’ resurrection gives hope for all

The Beginning of KnowledgeThere was no one quite like him among his contemporaries. Simon Peter, occasionally referred to as Cephas, was a unique individual. From his lowly beginnings as a simple fisherman to his development as a leader, Peter displayed an interesting mix of character traits.

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.

USD 247 makes staffing changes

25 Years Ago September 14 - 20, 2000The Cherokee USD247 Board of Education extended contracts to: Colleen Huff as at-risk tutor at Cherokee Attendance Center; Debbie Walker as district elementary library aide; and Jim Hobson as Cherokee regular route driver.

Autism spectrum presents diverse challenges

I had a friend in high school who was generally considered a bit odd. He didn’t dress quite right, never knew how to “read the room,” and often talked far too long and in far too much detail about computers, at a time when very few households even had one.

Much to be learned about places traveled

My husband and I enjoy traveling and learning about other parts of the country but so often we are guilty, like many of you are, of not paying attention to history right in our own back yard, so to speak.

Central Wildcats open season with win

25 Years Ago September 7 - 13, 2000The Wildcat football team of Central Junior high opened its season with a 28-8 win over Frontenac. The first score was an eight-yard run by Chris Messer which capped a seventy-five-yard drive.

All are made to live, work with God

From the Pastor’s PenRead Genesis 1-2Did you know that the Bible has a central storyline it tells from beginning to end? That’s right, the Bible narrates the story of redemption.