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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge dismissed most claims filed by activists and civil liberties groups who accused the Trump administration of violating the civil rights of protesters who were forcefully removed by police before…

The bells of St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Piqua had just ceased ringing when I crossed the threshold and sat down in a pew to write. The bells rang at sporadic intervals, not indicative of…

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Firefighters in suburban Kansas City are investigating a fire that destroyed part of the First Baptist Church in Mission, Kansas, but spared the long-standing church’s sanctuary.  Firefighters were called to the…

Conservative leaders within the United Methodist Church unveiled plans Monday to form a new denomination, the Global Methodist Church, with a doctrine that does not recognize same-sex marriage.  The move could hasten the long-expected breakup…

Humboldt’s Faith Assembly of God Church was among the many local houses of worship to be adorned with lighted crosses over the weekend. The gesture was a nod to the annual Biblesta celebration, which was…

Carlyle Presbyterian Church Pastor Steve Traw expounded on righteous living as part of his message, “Riot and a Christian Response,” with scripture reference from Romans 13:1-7 at Sunday’s service. Pianist Myrna Wildschuetz played “Via Dolorosa”…

Carlyle Presbyterian Church Pastor Steve Traw’s message Aug. 26 at Carlyle Presbyterian Church, “Stand on the Mountain,” was taken from 1 Kings 19:1-18.   The Bible passage tells of how God dealt with the depression…

GAS — Moran’s Lloyd Houk will perform a free gospel concert at 7 p.m. Friday at the Gas Fundamentalist Bible Church. The concert is the second such event at the church in recent weeks, and…

Bruce Symes gave the Communion Meditation this week. Warfare has been a common thread throughout history. People have lived with truces, but there has been a lack of lasting peace. Just as this physical warfare…

Noah Gordon gave the Communion Meditation this week at Colony Christian Church based on the Scripture, Colossians 3:5-10. When we accept Jesus, we need to rid ourselves of earthly temptations.  Guest speaker, John “JP” Smith,…