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SBDC talks with Columbus Chamber

Kicking off their August board meeting Wednesday, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dacia Clark, a representative from the Pittsburg Small Business Development Center located at Pittsburg State University.

Local blood drive planned Monday

There are few things that an individual can do that takes so little effort and has such a large impact as donating blood.Columbus community members will have the opportunity to do just that Monday, August 17.

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.

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.

Don’t judge a book by its cover

Love to ReadWhen you look at the cover of Ann Patchett’s new book “Whistler”, you might think it’s a western. There is a lone horse painted on the front of it.But it’s not a book written about the Wild West.
Answers can be found in a name

Answers can be found in a name

Answers can be found in a name

Genealogy CornerIn the early days of humanity, people around the world had only one name – their given name. The invention of surnames came much later.Most people lived in villages or in the country, so having one name was fine with most folks. Then the villages grew larger and became towns.
Lincoln David Hodgson

Lincoln David Hodgson

Hodgsons welcome baby Lincoln David

Lincoln David Hodgson arrived at 12:29 a.m. July 5, just missing an opportunity to share his birthday with America. He weighed eight pounds, 2.5 ounces and was 19 inches long.