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August 31, 2016
- Tonganoxie Public Library is conducting an online survey and it wants its patrons to participate.
Library officials are gearing up for a private fundraising campaign and public vote on a library expansion.
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By The Associated Press
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August 31, 2016
- A lesbian pastor has agreed to go on involuntary leave from her United Methodist Church in Edgerton to avoid a church trial over her sexual orientation.
Cynthia Meyer and Methodist officials agreed in early August that her leave will begin Thursday.
Her final sermon in Edgerton was Sunday.
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By Shawn Linenberger
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August 30, 2016
- The main event of 40 acres covered in yellow and green is expected to be on full display — weather permitting — for Labor Day Weekend.
The Grinter Farms sunflowers, a growing draw for visitors near and far, are expected to be ready for photo opportunities this weekend, according to Kris Grinter, whose husband has been planting the photogenic crop for some 30 years.
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By Shawn Linenberger
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August 28, 2016
- This week’s Face to Face takes a closer look at Tonganoxie High School counselor Tara George:
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August 28, 2016
- I am writing to commend Mr. Mark Padfield on his attitude and practice regarding cupping (Mirror 8/17). This “ancient Chinese therapy” has been popularized by recent Olympic events, but is worthless as a performance enhancer and has many possible negative effects, including potentially serious infections as well as looking like the victim of a squid attack.
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By Shawn Linenberger
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August 28, 2016
- Tonganoxie police have been working with local educators on a crisis plan for Tonganoxie schools.
It’s a plan that, with enough donations, could provide kits for 400 classrooms in Tonganoxie USD 464 and at Genesis Christian Academy.
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By Shawn Linenberger
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August 17, 2016
- The city will continue to be involved in an annual Tonganoxie festival.
Council members said they favored the city’s involvement in whatever is decided moving forward.
The city earmarked $31,500 for the Tonganoxie Sesquicentennial, which took place in June the traditional weekend of Tonganoxie Days.
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By Shawn Linenberger
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August 17, 2016
- Through the years, Kansans have used art to convey opinions on war.
Next week, some of those actions will be brought to life at the Tonganoxie Community Historic Site.
The Tonganoxie Community Historical Society will host “Make Art, Not War,” a presentation and discussion by Erika Nelson, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the historic site, 201 W. Washington St.
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By Shawn Linenberger
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August 17, 2016
- Boots and many other types of shoes donated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church were made for walking.
It turns out those shoes also were made to raise a good chunk of change for education programs at the church.
Several volunteers helped religious education coordinators Nancy Lanza and Jennifer Eastes on Saturday with loading those donated shoes — about 175 bags to be exact — for Funds2Orgs, a company that trades shoes for money in group’s fundraising campaigns.
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Kim Downing
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August 10, 2016
- Read the latest from Linwood, Jarbalo and McLouth:
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By Shawn Linenberger
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August 10, 2016
- Tonganoxie will have new representation on the county and state levels.
Longtime county employee Doug Smith won the Leavenworth County Commission Third District primary, while Jim Karleskint won the Kansas House District 42 race in the Aug. 2 primary.
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By Shawn Linenberger
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August 9, 2016
- The votes have been counted and Bernie is the winner.
Well, not that Bernie.
The Mirror and Leavenworth County Humane Society teamed up for a Cutest Pet Contest that ran throughout July. People could “vote” for what they deemed the cutest pet, with each “like” counting as a vote. Identical photo albums on The Mirror and LCHS Facebook pages meant one person could give a maximum of two votes to an animal.
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By Shawn Linenberger
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August 9, 2016
- This week’s Face to Face profiles Ryan Bennett with the Tonganoxie City Fire Department.
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By Shawn Linenberger
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July 27, 2016
- Here’s a look at the remaining schedule for the 2016 Leavenworth County Fair.
