Shawn Linenberger News editor
Shawn has been with The Mirror since 2001 and is the news editor.
Recent stories
- California man killed in Tonganoxie one-vehicle accident
- December 5, 2013
- A California man was killed in a one-vehicle accident Wednesday night after striking a traffic signal pole.
- McLouth man convicted for trying to run over KHP Trooper
- December 4, 2013
- A Leavenworth County District Court jury found a 33-year-old McLouth man guilty of aggravated assault and obstruction of official duty for trying to run over a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper.
- THS grads help ChemE Car team on national stage
- December 4, 2013
- Kansas State University won a handful of conference championships in major sports during the 2012-13 school year.
- City Council hires inspector to handle TES building codes
- December 3, 2013
- The Tonganoxie City Council has hired a firm to handle code inspections of the new Tonganoxie Elementary School. The council also has opted not to waive permit fees for the school district.
- Feaste fit for kings
- Annual event Friday, Saturday at Tonganoxie Middle School
- December 3, 2013
- The calendar has turned to December, which means it’s almost time for a popular local tradition. Things are about to get Medieval in Tonganoxie.
- Local organizations receive Leighty grant funds
- November 27, 2013
- Tonganoxie organizations and individuals were awarded more than $30,000 in grant money recently. Local volunteers and organizations received just more than $32,000 earlier this month through the Pete and Margaret Leighty Grant Fund.
- Tonganoxie Chamber of Commerce votes in 2014 board
- November 27, 2013
- The Tonganoxie Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 board of directors has been decided.
- Discussion about future of property south of Tonganoxie Water Park set for Tuesday
- November 27, 2013
- City officials will meet with the public for an introductory meeting and create a task force to discuss future plans for land south of Tonganoxie Water Park that will be transformed into a park in some capacity.
- Club presents Tonganoxie VFW member with latest quilt creation
- November 27, 2013
- Some friends joked with Pete Novosel about the Quilt of Valor he would be receiving from the Tonganoxie Senior Quilters Club.
- Tonganoxie Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting, other festivities set for Saturday
- November 20, 2013
- Tonganoxie will be getting a head start on the Christmas spirit before Thanksgiving. The annual Old Fashioned Christmas and Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting will start at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in downtown Tonganoxie.
Recent photos
Several local organizations are awarded a total of more than $32,000 in grant money this past week through the Leighty Trust Fund.
Pete Novosel, left, stands with his wife, Pat, in front of a Quilt of Valor that Tonganoxie VFW Post 9271 presented to him Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the VFW Post Home.
Tonganoxie High School students Monday rehearse a scene from the musical “Pippin,” which the THS drama and music departments will perform Thursday through Sunday at the Tonganoxie Performing Arts Center.
Steve Campbell, owner of Fro's Hideout in Linwood, is competing Saturday at the Big Buck HD World Championship in Chicago. He's ranked No. 27 in the nation heading into the tourney.
Jean Pearson and Meri O'Hare work on barn quilt blocks Saturday, Oc. 26, at the Tonganoxie Community Historic Site.
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Point of View
What’s been your favorite vacation destination?
“As an adult my favorite vacation would have to be the Rockies. Colorado has always had a close place in my heart. But as a child I always went to the northern states and I’d have to say that they had the best family oriented activities, such as the Great Lakes and many a fun time on the Mississippi. If it involved water, we were there.”
