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Parade organizers plan special honor for veteran
By Nicole Kelley
November 5, 2009
The Leavenworth County Veterans Day parade, the nation’s oldest Veterans Day observance, is observing its 90th year this year, but parade organizers are paying tribute to one veteran in particular.

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Smith: Chieftains good enough for playoffs
By Benton Smith
November 10, 2009
Tonganoxie High had a playoff football team this year. Maybe not according to KSHSAA’s districts, but the Chieftains were good enough to be in the postseason in 2009.
Growing closer: Volleyball players bond
By Benton Smith
November 10, 2009
There was a point in the season when Tonganoxie High’s volleyball players weren’t that close. But they started caring for each other and playing with one another.
Sheriff’s office continues to investigate burglary connected to losses totaling $10,000 in value
November 10, 2009
Leavenworth County Sheriff’s officers continue to investigate the burglary of a rural Tonganoxie home in which several items totaling $10,000 in value were taken.
Kansas City, Kan., company relocating to Leavenworth County
04:37 p.m., November 10, 2009 Updated 11:12 a.m.
DeRossett Company, a manufacturer’s representative for materials natural gas utilities use, will relocate to Leavenworth County, the Leavenworth County Development Corporation announced Tuesday.
School board approves hirings, resignation
09:57 a.m., November 10, 2009 Updated 04:38 p.m.
The Tonganoxie School Board approved a handful of hirings and one letter of resignation at Monday’s board meeting.
Warriors wrestling season under way
Mirror staff reports
November 10, 2009
The Tonganoxie Middle School wrestling team made its season debut Thursday in a quadrangular at Tonganoxie High.
Chieftains named to KVL all-league teams
Mirror staff reports
November 10, 2009
The Kaw Valley League honored a number of Tonganoxie High athletes with all-league selections for the fall sports season.
Bulldogs earn DVL honors
Mirror staff reports
November 10, 2009
Delaware Valley League coaches named their all-league selections recently and McLouth High athletes were honored in football and volleyball.
Commuter forecast for November 10, 2009
By Ashley Meenen
November 10, 2009
Expect to encounter some patchy fog this morning as you drive to work. If you’re headed toward Topeka there will be minor delays on I-470 and U.S. 24. If you’re headed toward Kansas City expect routine roadwork on I-70.