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“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)

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Reflecting on the soul, seasonally

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Viewing the changing seasons as more than just a shift in the weather is very important. This transitional period can be an incredibly helpful time for self reflection, too.
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Maverick Grant

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Little Miss, Mister Columbus contestants

News Staff
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
The 2025 Little Mr. and Miss Columbus will be crowned Friday evening, October 10.Children vying for the 2025 title are Navie Robnett, 3 years old. She is the daughter of Zak and Charlsea Robnett. Kollyns Roberts, 3 years old is the daughter of Macy and Dillion Roberts.
Make plans to enter the scarecrow contest during Columbus Days. Businesses, organizations and individuals can use any theme they choose. Contact the Chamber office for more information.

Make plans to enter the scarecrow contest during Columbus Days. Businesses, organizations and individuals can use any theme they choose. Contact the Chamber office for more information.

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Participants welcome for Columbus Day parade

News Staff
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Join in celebrating Columbus Day and the 56th anniversary of the Columbus Day Festival. The Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to participate in the parade by entering a float, decorated bicycle, wagon, or walking entry. Your involvement helps strengthen our community spirit.
Virtual reality roller coaster returns for CDF

Virtual reality roller coaster returns for CDF

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Virtual reality roller coaster returns for CDF

News Staff
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Try something new.Experience the excitement of a virtual reality roller coaster ride at the Columbus Day Festival. The ride will be set up at the southwest comer of Pennsylvania, under the tent.Both adults and children are welcome to participate.

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Register early for car show, 5K

News Staff
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
If you plan to participate in the Official Columbus Day Car Show, preregistration is available for $12 through Becky at Real Pro Reality or at the Chamber office. On the day of the event, registration will cost $15. The car show is scheduled to take place on the downtown square Saturday, October 11.
End times Bible study to begin at Columbus FCC

End times Bible study to begin at Columbus FCC

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End times Bible study to begin at Columbus FCC

News Staff
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
A special four-week Bible study on the end times is being hosted by First Christian Church in Columbus. Looking at the end times as an intro, then the Second Coming, followed by the Tribulation, and then end with the Millennial Reign.
Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

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Behind our labor

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
As the Labor Day weekend passes and we fall into a new month’s rhythm and routine, now is a great time to reflect on our work.
“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.” -2 Peter 1:5-7

“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.” -2 Peter 1:5-7

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Building character

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
While we are created in the image of God and “may participate in the divine nature,” we are not born with character. Character is developed by inculcating habits.If we were blessed to have good and wise parents, they probably did their best to inculcate good habits from a young age.
“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” Romans 12:16 NIV

“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” Romans 12:16 NIV

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Compare, despair

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Comparing ourselves with others is one of the mental habits that often leads to negative feelings, such as feelings of inferiority, envy and self-doubt.Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy has long warned against this bad mental habit, and social media has only made things worse.
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