Local news

Aunt Norie’s sewing room
By Eleanor McKee
May 14, 2008
Recently patching a very active young man’s jeans, I though, “I really should pitch these, but, you know, they are so very comfortable. They feel good; they fit.”
Springdale News
By Anabel Knapp
May 14, 2008
David and Jennifer Roggenkamp and Brayden of St. Marys were visiting during the May 3 weekend with her family, Johnny, Jackie and Adam Schwinn.
Remember when: A community review
By Billie Aye
May 14, 2008
10 years ago: April 29,1998; 25 years ago: April 27, 1983; 50 years ago: May 15, 1958; 75 years ago: April 20, 1933; 100 years ago: April 30, 1908
McLouth happenings
By Beverly Muzzy
May 14, 2008
he Annual McLouth-area Rural School Reunion was held May 4 in the McLouth Community Center.
Jarbalo Jottings
By Thamar Barnett
May 14, 2008
Our sympathy goes to the family of John Dickinson, who died at Hickory Point Nursing Center in Oskaloosa, May 7.
Movie could be filmed in area
By Shawn Linenberger
May 14, 2008
Movie production crews could be coming to Tonganoxie.
Tonganoxie High baseball season ends with regional championship loss to Hayden
08:23 p.m., May 13, 2008 Updated 08:50 p.m.
The Tonganoxie High baseball team is one win away from state.
Liquor sales for specific holidays approved
By Estuardo Garcia
May 7, 2008
Another battle over retail liquor sales in Tonganoxie was fought at Monday night’s city council meeting. The main event was once again retail liquor sales.
Boyda visits in Tonganoxie
By Estuardo Garcia
May 7, 2008
As part of the Congress on Your Corner program, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda paid a visit to Leavenworth County on Saturday and stopped by Bichelmeyer’s Steakhouse to have a community chat.
The many jobs of being a mother
Jodi Bowersox
May 7, 2008
We all know that moms wear many hats. They wear the hats of the nurse, chef, maid, taxi cab driver, referee, guidance counselor and friend, to name just a few.
Rec Commission kicks off summer at Chieftain Park
By Estuardo Garcia
May 7, 2008
The weather has gotten warmer, and the school year is near its end, so it was once again time for the Tonganoxie Recreation Commission to prepare for the summer with its annual kick-off party at Chieftain Park.
Aunt Norie’s sewing room
Eleanor McKee
May 7, 2008
As I step ‘way out’ of the sewing room today, I’m also uttering a little prayer: “This one’s for you, dad.”
Jarbalo Jottings
Thamar Barnett
May 7, 2008
The Jaunty Jarbalonians chapter of the Red Hat Society met April 26 at the Santa Fe Depot Diner in Leavenworth. Those attending were Jane Turner, Betty Clark, Linda Berry, Bonny Barnett, Lynn Paul and Thamar Barnett.
McLouth happenings
Beverly Muzzy
May 7, 2008
Mark Smelser will compete in the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships again this year.
GOP activist files for seat being vacated by Wilk
Staff Reports
May 6, 2008
Connie O’Brien, president of the Leavenworth County Republican Women’s Club and vice chair of the county Republican Party, said Tuesday night she would seek the 42nd District Kansas House of Representatives seat.

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