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Chieftain girls overcome poor shooting to defeat Pirates
By Justin Nutter
February 4, 2012
To call this one of the Tonganoxie girls’ toughest offensive games would be an understatement. But, when it was all said and done, it was still enough.
Late surge propels THS boys past Piper
By Justin Nutter
February 3, 2012
The Tonganoxie boys led by as many as nine, trailed by as many as eight and watched the lead change seven times, but they found themselves in front when it mattered most: the final buzzer.
Revved up crowd helps open Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway
By Caroline Boyer
February 3, 2012
With the call of “Gentlemen, start your engines,” the ceremonial first craps shoot was thrown Friday, and the doors of the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway opened to the public.
THS wrestling earns two wins over ranked opponents
By Justin Nutter
February 3, 2012
Before the 2011-12 wrestling season ever began, Tonganoxie High has a list of goals in mind. Included on that list was finishing the year undefeated in dual competition.
Leavenworth County Commission agenda: week of Feb. 6
February 3, 2012
The Leavenworth County Commission meets regularly at 9 a.m. each Monday and Thursday at the Leavenworth County Courthouse, 300 Walnut St. in Leavenworth.
Warriors aim for more improvement on hardwood
By Justin Nutter
February 2, 2012
Year in and year out, Tonganoxie High students enter the gym in hopes of earning a spot on the Chieftain boys basketball roster. Before they ever set their sights on a red and gold jersey, though, most stepped out on the floor as Warriors at Tonganoxie Middle School.
Grass fire spreads through Basehor Christmas tree farm
Blaze one of four reported in Leavenworth County on Thursday
By Matt Erickson
February 2, 2012
A grass fire burned through several acres of a Basehor Christmas tree farm Thursday afternoon, one of at least four blazes treated by Leavenworth County fire departments Thursday.
Ready for six more weeks of winter? Tonganoxie Phil sees his shadow
By Shawn Linenberger
February 2, 2012
Perhaps there’s a bit of reverse psychology in Tonganoxie Phil’s prognostication this Groundhog Day.
McLouth’s Welsh to continue softball career at KCKCC
By Justin Nutter
February 2, 2012
Each of the last three seasons, McLouth High senior Emily Welsh has been a mainstay in the Bulldogs’ starting softball lineup. Welsh is approaching her final season in a purple and gold uniform, but 2012 won’t be her last year on the diamond.
Food: Cheap eats: How to save money but not sacrifice health
By Sarah Henning
February 2, 2012
This winter, struggling Greeks found space in their economy-trashed budgets for a little book called “Starvation Recipes” by Eleni Nikolaidou.
Tonganoxie boys dumped by Bobcats
By Justin Nutter
February 1, 2012
Before ever getting on the bus, Tonganoxie boys coach Shawn Phillips knew his squad faced a tall task in Tuesday’s game at Basehor-Linwood. As it turns out, that mountain proved too steep to climb.
Chieftain girls win rematch with Basehor-Linwood
By Justin Nutter
January 31, 2012
Juniors Jenny Whitledge and Hannah Kemp scored 14 and 12 points, respectively, and the Tonganoxie High girls avenged their season-opening loss to Basehor-Linwood with Tuesday’s 54-36 victory.
Other Tonganoxie convenience stores add services, tweak hours
By Shawn Linenberger
January 31, 2012
Though B&J BP no longer will have a convenience store, Tonganoxie still has three other options.
Era ends
Tonganoxie B&J BP station closes; pay-at-the-pump open
By Shawn Linenberger
January 31, 2012
Terri Chop has prepared taco fixings each Wednesday for several years at B&J BP.
Jarbalo Jottings
By Thamar Barnett
January 31, 2012
The Jaunty Jarbalonians Red Hat group attended Ladies Night Out on Jan. 21 in Leavenworth. Those attending were Betty Clark, Linda Berry, Jane Turner and Thamar Barnett.
THS royalty kings, queens crowned
January 31, 2012
Tonganoxie High School had its Winter Royalty dance Saturday at the Chieftain Room on the THS campus. This year’s theme was “White Masquerade” and a king and queen were crowned in each class.
City council hears about business needs
By Shawn Linenberger
January 31, 2012
Better communication needs to be paramount among Tonganoxie businesses and groups promoting those businesses.
Aunt Norie’s Sewing Room
By Eleanor McKee
January 31, 2012
I’ve always had to have space, real space, for my sewing machine, cutting board and ironing board (for pressing). As my family grew, I had a sewing room. I could just get up, leave it all and come right back to it again. That’s an ideal setup, as I was very fortunate.
Congregational Church to have chili/soup feed
January 31, 2012
The Plymouth Guild of the First Congregational Church of Tonganoxie will have a chili and chicken noodle soup dinner later this week.
Springdale News
By Anabel Knapp
January 31, 2012
Jeanette and Emily Cole and Evelyn Schwinn had lunch Jan. 15 in Winchester, and then attended a 31 Gifts party at the home of Abby Coffin.

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