Local news

Springdale News
March 26, 2013
Pleasant Ridge Schools are on spring break this week. Ema Schwinn and Courtney Zule visited their great-grandma, Evelyn Schwinn, on Thursday, March 14. Isabella and Aubrey Gillaspie visited on Friday, March 15. It was a fun time.
McLouth Happenings
March 26, 2013
Everyone is welcome to attend services for the remainder of Holy Week around the McLouth community.
Jarbalo Jottings
March 26, 2013
There will be a Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. at Jarbalo United Methodist Church. There will be an Easter sunrise service at 7 a.m. at the church. A breakfast will follow. Regular church is at 10:30 a.m.
Remember When: A Community Review
March 26, 2013
A Tip of the Hat: Andrew Dent may have watched the parade from the sidelines, but clearly, Andrew and the hundreds of other parade-goers who also sported the green, played a big part in Tonganoxie’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. Andrew is the son of Scott and Lisa Dent.
5 questions: Radio relief
March 26, 2013
Douglas County Emergency Management Director Teri Smith explains why National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration All-Hazard radios should be in all homes as Kansas enters the severe weather season.
Saturday’s Tonganoxie Recreation Commission Easter egg hunt moved to THS west gymnasium
March 22, 2013
Saturday’s Tonganoxie Recreation Commission Easter egg hunt will take place indoors.
Mirror staff recognized by KPA
March 22, 2013
The Mirror newspaper has been recognized for several awards for its work in 2012, the Kansas Press Association announced last week.
Tonganoxie police calls, March 11-18
March 21, 2013
Tonganoxie police calls for March 11-18:
Five questions: Sale suggestions
March 19, 2013
Cynthia Ewer, editor of organizedhome.com, offers tips in the article “Garage sale tips: Clear clutter with a yard sale.” Here are some of those pointers.
Maple Grove Cemetery group to have annual meeting in Tonganoxie
March 19, 2013
The Tonganoxie Maple Grove Cemetery Association will have its annual meeting next week.
Accidents send 2 to hospital
March 19, 2013
Emergency officials responded to two accidents last week in Tonganoxie.
Springdale News
March 19, 2013
Becky Wolfe, Kinlee and Keaton visited their grandmother, Evelyn Schwinn, March 7.
McLouth Happenings
March 19, 2013
The First Baptist Church Choir will present “I Will Rise” during the 10:45 a.m. Worship Service on Palm Sunday, March 24. Visitors are Welcome.
Jarbalo Jottings
March 19, 2013
Tammy Mooberry of Iola was in this area for several days last week. She stayed one night with Ronnie Moobeery, Dameta Tullis and Ricky and the rest of the time she stayed with Thamar Barnett.