Archive for Tuesday, June 22, 2010

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Leavenworth County Attorney requests raise
By Elvyn Jones
4:50 p.m., June 18, 2010 Updated 3:30 p.m.
When he took his turn at the table with Leavenworth County commissioners at their 2011 budget hearing, Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson presented a budget request with $48,000 in spending enhancements for his office. The enhancement package includes a $4,000 raise to Thompson’s $85,000 salary, salary increases for two key prosecutors and the hiring of an investigator.

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Longtime assistant Seever takes over THS girls soccer
By Benton Smith
June 22, 2010
The Tonganoxie High girls soccer team may be getting a familiar face as its new head coach, but that doesn’t mean the Chieftains should expect the same old status quo.
Finally home: Tidal Waves compete in Tonganoxie for 1st time
By Benton Smith
June 22, 2010
Mark another first off the list of things accomplished by the two-year-old Tongie Tidal Waves swimming team.
‘Coach K’ taking over Tonganoxie boys soccer
Mirror staff reports
June 22, 2010
Former Tonganoxie High assistant boys soccer coach Brian Kroll,was named the new head coach of the boys program at a June 14 school board meeting.
Authorities continue search for missing Tonganoxie man
June 22, 2010
Local law enforcement officials continue their search for a Tonganoxie man whose family hasn’t seen him since May 26.
Bingo parlors and clubs, including one in Tonganoxie, challenge Kansas smoking ban
Associated Press
June 22, 2010
Four Wichita-area business operators have gone to court to prevent Kansas from banning smoking in many public places, partly because its new law contains an exemption for state-owned casinos.
Votes are in: Fort Leavenworth part of 8 Wonders of Kansas
June 22, 2010
Fort Leavenworth has been named one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas History, the Kansas Sampler Foundation announced Tuesday.
Tonganoxie City Fire Department
June 22, 2010
June 11 through June 19
Aunt Norie’s Sewing Room
June 22, 2010
“I don’t even have time for my kids, my family anymore,” I overheard someone say while I was standing in the checkout line recently.
McLouth Happenings
By Beverly Muzzy
June 22, 2010
Bob and Alfreda Ryan attended a picnic dinner Saturday evening at their granddaughter, Shanna, Justin, Jace and Scott’s home in Lawrence
Remember when
June 22, 2010
Tonganoxie history
Jarbalo jottings
By Thamar Barnett
June 22, 2010
Deanna Ward of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Tina Brock of Euless, Texas, were guests of Bid Sheppard three days last week.
Springdale news
June 22, 2010
Peggy Gillaspie and Evelyn Schwinn attended the visitation for Jim Crum at the Davis Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, June 9.
Tonganoxie Community Band to play Tuesday
By Shawn Linenberger
June 22, 2010
Bust out the lawn chairs and bring your appetite for music and food.
Seat of justice
By Elvyn Jones
June 22, 2010
Family returns chair to Leavenworth County Courthouse
Leavenworth County Courthouse’s museum feel owes much to Kelly’s efforts
June 22, 2010
The chair that once was behind the bench at Leavenworth County District Court is but one of the items that gives the Leavenworth County Courthouse the look and feel of a museum.
Leavenworth County commission won’t buy more digital radios for townships
By Elvyn Jones
June 22, 2010
Leavenworth County commissioners will not make further financial contributions to township fire departments for digital radios.
Leavenworth County BOCC agenda
June 22, 2010
June 21 through 25
Commuter forecast for June 22, 2010
By Ashley Meenen
June 22, 2010
Routine roadwork should only result in minor delays for the morning commute. Temperatures should remain constant in the 70s and storms should stay to the north.