Artists turn out to capture Tonganoxie
Though there were many activities happening during the Sunflower Stroll, one might have caught the eye most Labor Day Weekend. Artists could be seen around town painting various buildings and scenes.
Tonganoxie Living
Sticker awareness for Tonganoxie High football
Tonganoxie High football helmets have a special sticker this year, but it’s not to signify a big play or other activity. The sticker, which has the letters “AT” inside the outline of Kansas, brings awareness to the Kansas Athletic Trainers’ Society initiative “Safety in Football Campaign.”
- Tonganoxie author bringing fruits and veggies to life in new children’s book August 17
- Raucous Reverend: Tonganoxie priest cheers on homeland in World Cup July 20
- Divine cheers for Croatia from Tonganoxie July 14
- Communities celebrating Independence Day July 4
- Tonganoxie St. Patrick’s Parade marking No. 30 February 28
Local news
Motorcycle accident on Kansas Highway 16 sends two rural Tonganoxie residents to KU hospital
A two-motorcycle accident Monday afternoon on Kansas Highway 16 sent both riders to University of Kansas hospital. The accident occurred about 1:40 p.m. Monday at Kansas Highway 16 at Parallel Road. The first motorcycle, a 2017 Harley trike, was driven by a 67-year-old rural Tonganoxie man. The second motorcycle, a 1948 Harley FL, was driven by a 70-year-old rural Tonganoxie man.
- Artists turn out to capture Tonganoxie September 12
- McLouth Happenings: Honoring first responders; remembering 9-11; Threshing Bee around corner; yard sales September 5
- Produce available Tuesdays in downtown Tonganoxie August 29
- Several offices to be closed for Labor Day observance August 29
- Flower power in Tonganoxie: Sunflower Stroll rolls into town this week August 29
Leavenworth County
Linwood News: Learn about donkeys; become friend of library; vendors needed
Jay and Stacy Ellis from Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue will visit at noon Saturday. They will be at the Linwood Community Library for an outdoor program about donkeys. Guests will learn all about donkeys, their satellite rescue group, and be able to ask questions. They will also bring a couple of their donkeys with them.
- Artists turn out to capture Tonganoxie September 12
- Tonganoxie City Council member stepping down because of move out of city September 5
- McLouth Happenings: Honoring first responders; remembering 9-11; Threshing Bee around corner; yard sales September 5
- Tonganoxie seeking animal control services proposals September 5
- Motorcycle accident on Kansas Highway 16 sends two rural Tonganoxie residents to KU hospital September 4
Sports
Second-half performance propels Tonganoxie High football past Eudora in road victory
Eudora struck first, but Tonganoxie answered again and again. And again and again and again. In a battle of winless teams Friday, EHS struck first and led, 6-0, after a quarter. But Tonganoxie responded with what would be five unanswered touchdowns on the Chieftains’ way to a 34-6 road victory.
- Tonganoxie football looks for first victory with road contest at Eudora September 14
- Tonganoxie sports roundup: XC wins McLouth Invite; volleyball on 2-match win streak; golf places 4th; soccer with 2 tough losses September 14
- Sticker awareness for Tonganoxie High football September 12
- Louisburg hands Tonganoxie football its second defeat September 8
- Tonganoxie High volleyball falls to Paola September 6
- Second-half performance propels Tonganoxie High football past Eudora in road victory September 14
- Tonganoxie football looks for first victory with road contest at Eudora September 14
- Tonganoxie sports roundup: XC wins McLouth Invite; volleyball on 2-match win streak; golf places 4th; soccer with 2 tough losses September 14
- Sticker awareness for Tonganoxie High football September 12
- Artists turn out to capture Tonganoxie September 12
- Louisburg hands Tonganoxie football its second defeat September 8
- Tonganoxie High volleyball falls to Paola September 6
- Tonganoxie High soccer blanks Atchison, 9-0, to take on Paola today at home September 6
- Tonganoxie High girls cross country gets win against Lansing September 5
- Tonganoxie City Council member stepping down because of move out of city September 5
- McLouth Happenings: Honoring first responders; remembering 9-11; Threshing Bee around corner; yard sales September 5
Today's events
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie at 9 a.m.
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie at 9 a.m.
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie at 9 a.m.
- Adolescent Sexual Assault Support Group at 3:30 p.m.
Upcoming events
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie September 20
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors September 26
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie September 27
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors October 3
More events
Births
- James and Hallie Hughes, a boy.
- Lane and Carrie Stamper, a girl.
- Cole and Chassity Waddell, a boy.
- Angela and James Smith, a girl.
- Jared Fair and Casondra DeWitt, a girl.
