Tonganoxie attorney wins statewide award from Kansas Sampler Foundation
Local residents and neighboring business owners rolled in unannounced Thursday afternoon to Kelly Law Office. But they were part of a big announcement. Walking in behind them were Marci Penner and WenDee Rowe with the Kansas Sampler Foundation. Penner and Rowe presented Kelly with a We Kan! award as part of a surprise presentation. Kansas Sampler Foundation, an Inman-based non-profit, has been choosing ten recipients a year since 1993 to show appreciation for dedicated work in helping preserve and sustain rural culture. Kelly’s award had the words “All about community” engraved on a round plate, which Elk Falls Potter created.
Tonganoxie Living
Tonganoxie Community Historical Society to have annual picnic Saturday
There won’t be a Fourth Tuesday program this month at the Tonganoxie Community Historic Site because the historical society is having its annual picnic this month instead. The picnic will be 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the historic site, 300 W. Washington Street. The historical society will furnish the meat (fried chicken this year), while guests are asked to bring a covered dish, salad or dessert. Visitors are welcome.
- Easter egg hunts, Egg My Yard fundraiser planned for Tonganoxie April 17
- Just what the ‘doctor’ ordered in Tonganoxie: Resident who favors a certain soft drink turns 101 Friday April 10
- Caregiver support group being offered each month in Tonganoxie March 14
- Forecast favorable for 31st Annual Tonganoxie St. Patrick’s Parade on Saturday March 12
- Tonganoxie St. Patrick’s Parade is March 16 March 1
Local news
Kansas Supreme Court rules state funding to be constitutional
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state’s newest education funding plan is constitutional, seemingly bringing an end to an almost decade-long fight over the adequacy of K-12 funding.
- Sunflower seeds available now for Tonganoxie Sunflower Stroll contest; planting starts later June 19
- Remember When: A Community Review for June 19, 2019 June 19
- McLouth Happenings: Old Settlers Festival June 19
- Tonganoxie Community Historical Society to have annual picnic Saturday June 19
- Tonganoxie’s Kelly named master storyteller at state festival June 19
Leavenworth County
Tonganoxie Business Association rolls out decals encouraging local commerce
Residents might notice new stickers and signs popping up around Tonganoxie promoting the local economy and encouraging folks to shop here. Tonganoxie Business Association unveiled 4x6 stickers and bumper stickers at its regular meeting May 17. TBA is trying to distribute them throughout the community and encourage people to put them in their businesses, on their vehicles and elsewhere.
- Sunflower seeds available now for Tonganoxie Sunflower Stroll contest; planting starts later June 19
- Abdallah Shrine Rodeo moving to September in Tonganoxie June 19
- Remember When: A Community Review for June 19, 2019 June 19
- McLouth Happenings: Old Settlers Festival June 19
- Linwood News: Alzheimer’s and dementia program; upcoming teen programs; entertainment programs for youths; StoryWalk program June 19
Sports
Tongie Tidal Waves compete in 1st home meet of season at Tonganoxie Water Park
The Tongie Tidal Waves swim team had its home opener Friday at Tonganoxie Water Park. The Tidal Waves squared off against the Lansing Sea Lions in a meet that Lansing held on for the victory, 690-619. There were some cooler temperatures for last week’s meet, which also took place despite a dash of rain that morning.
- Turf project on schedule at Tonganoxie High’s Beatty Field; personnel recommendations approved June 12
- Hometown All-American: THS alum Ben Johnson earns national recognition at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships June 12
- Tonganoxie High golfers take 9th at state meet in Dodge City June 5
- A turn for the west: Tonganoxie High golf now will be competing Wednesday at state tourney in Dodge City May 27
- Sample leads Tonganoxie High with state title in shot put, bronze in discus May 27
- Fire damages small Tonganoxie apartment complex Thursday June 21
- Sunflower seeds available now for Tonganoxie Sunflower Stroll contest; planting starts later June 19
- Solar power system goes online at Wichita-area high school June 19
- Tongie Tidal Waves compete in 1st home meet of season at Tonganoxie Water Park June 19
- Kansas Supreme Court rules state funding to be constitutional June 19
- Abdallah Shrine Rodeo moving to September in Tonganoxie June 19
- Remember When: A Community Review for June 19, 2019 June 19
- McLouth Happenings: Old Settlers Festival June 19
- Linwood News: Alzheimer's and dementia program; upcoming teen programs; entertainment programs for youths; StoryWalk program June 19
- Local students named to list at Clemson June 19
- Wasnburn announces academic lists for spring semester June 19
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 June 27
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors July 3
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie July 4
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors July 10
More events
Births
- Jeremy and Kassidie Karns, a boy.
- Jesse and Rebecca Moore, a boy.
- Dylan and Harley Puhr, a girl.
- Jessica Bayliff, a boy.
- Lane and Carrie Stamper, a girl.
