Local news

Tonganoxie damaged after Wednesday’s storm
July 3, 2008
Wednesday night’s storm knocked down trees and shut off power to some residents in the city. But for Sylvia Kessinger, owner of Kessinger Real Estate, the true extent of the damage wasn’t seen until Thursday morning.
Storm causes downed tree limb, power line to ignite
11:13 p.m., July 2, 2008 Updated 11:35 p.m.
Tonganoxie firefighters were busy Wednesday night monitoring a downed power lines that eventually were draped over a truck near Pleasant and Laughlin streets.
Mark moving on after 16 years serving TRC
July 2, 2008
Ken Mark has seen a lot of changes in the time he’s been with the Tonganoxie Recreation Commission.
Swimmers gush about new venue
Tonganoxie water park officially open for business
July 2, 2008
Tonganoxie residents can finally get their swimming suits out of the closet because the Tonganoxie Water Park is now open.
Pleasant Street returning to normalcy after months of construction
July 2, 2008
Soon life will be returning back to normal for residents along Pleasant Street.
Library Corner
July 2, 2008
Do you remember the Festival of Mini Trees or the time when Tonganoxie’s Library was rated a major service center 1?
Pastor’s Corner
July 2, 2008
Friday is Independence Day and one of the freedoms that I most cherish is the freedom to worship as God leads us.
Springdale News
July 2, 2008
John and Cora Moses of Springdale celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary recently at On The Border restaurant in Lawrence.
Aunt Norie’s Sewing Room
July 2, 2008
A hint from Gen R. this morning: “I hit on a good one the other day, I tried it, it worked,” she said. “I’d like to share it with your readers.”
Judge accused of sexual misconduct
03:21 p.m., June 30, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Leavenworth County District Court Judge Frederick N. Stewart faces an official inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a member of his staff.
City administrator: Water park will open Tuesday
June 26, 2008
Tuesday is the day.
Pastor’s corner: Steve Howell
June 26, 2008
I mow my grass and fertilize my lawn, but I still can’t approach the side of my house without a machete. The weeds have systematically overtaken my walls!
Convicted killer in Robin Bell case to be sentenced
June 26, 2008
The sentencing hearing for the first of three suspects charged in the November 2005 murder of Tonganoxie resident Robin Bell is scheduled for Friday, June 27.
Aunt Norie’s Sewing Room
June 25, 2008
Those jeans again.
Springdale News
June 25, 2008
The fathers were honored June 15 at Springdale Friends Church by the Sunday school children and they received little loaves of nut bread.

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