There’s an entertaining photo that’s been circulating through Facebook of a family Christmas card.All family members, with their heads down, are glued to various electronic devices texting or partaking in other distractions. The father has an index finger in the air as if to say “just a ...

With Christmas just a few days away, many of us will be searching for that perfect last-minute gift. For some of those hard-to-buy-for people on our lists, gift cards can seem like the perfect solution.But know some tips and rules about gift cards to protect yourself and the gift recipient. ...

There’s an entertaining photo that’s been circulating through Facebook of a family Christmas card.All family members, with their heads down, are glued to various electronic devices texting or partaking in other distractions. The father has an index finger in the air as if to say “just a ...

It’s holiday time and while Thanksgiving has passed, Christmas and New Year’s Day are just around the corner. That means all sorts of good-tasting food — roast turkey, bread stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, wine and pumpkin pie.What better time than during this festive period to ...

Harken back to the days when you were a kid. Being outside was fun. Heck, it was everything and more often than not messy.But that was fun. Acceptable. It’s what we did. Messy meant jumping in the middle of a mud puddle with your clothes on. Messy meant scaling a giant dirt pile down next to ...

Courage is often talked about but seldom witnessed. But there are some whose courage never fails to inspire us all: our nation’s veterans.Each year on Nov. 11, Americans come together to celebrate and honor our nation’s veterans — the generations of men and women who have served our ...

Regardless of the location across Kansas, this fall has served up ideal harvest conditions. Many producers report they are ahead of schedule with the 2011 harvest. Seldom are the temperatures this mild, the humidity this low and the weather this dry during this time of year.In Clay County, Josh ...

Back in February of 2008, I got my first assignment as sports editor at The Mirror. It was covering the Tonganoxie High wrestling team at a regional tournament in Perry. The Chieftains had a pretty eventful weekend, qualifying Matt Brock, Cameron Adcox, Travis Adcox, Kevin Hamm, Wyatt Coffin ...

To the editor:The fourth grade at Aviston Elementary in southern Illinois is learning about the United States and the different environments, climates, resources and highlights found in each region. The kids in the class think it would be fun to receive postcards, souvenirs, resources or any ...

To the Editor:The contract for Rick Huhn, chief of Leavenworth County Fire District No. 1, is up at the end of the year. It is time for his contract to be renewed, and your support is needed. Chief Huhn joined the fire department in July 1976. He was promoted through the ranks and took over as ...