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Wristen: Turbulent Tuesday throws KVL boys’ race up for grabs

It was a turbulent Tuesday for the Kaw Valley League, and suddenly the race for the boys basketball league title is wide open.In a stunning turn of events, the league’s top two teams in the standings both tumbled Tuesday night. First, Mill Valley took down Basehor-Linwood, 51-46, at BLHS in a ...

Letter to the editor: Longtime Tonganoxie resident concerned about bond issue

To the editor:My feeling is that the City Council is making an attempt to control costs and expenditures — current and future. Good for them. The fall elections were a shot across the bow by demanding elected officials reign in the out-of-control spending that’s been going on for ...

Opinion: An objection to ‘flim-flam’

After a tornado, we are all cautioned about doing business with fly-by-night repair companies that promise a great job at half the cost of our local roofing company. We call these people who showed up at the door with quick talk, sub-standard supplies and out-of-state tags "flim-flam" men.Last ...

Linenberger: Events well-attended

A military band and a 150th birthday party — not too shabby of a combination.Though venturing out for entertainment right now during the current winter weather — Blizzard of Oz, Snowpocalypse, Snotorious B.I.G. and Snowmageddon are some of the popular names — really isn’t an option, ...

Tonganoxie Invitational: Thursday recap

Tonganoxie InvitationalThursday resultsGirlsBlue Valley Southwest 53, Tonganoxie 45Brityn Like's 18 points helped propel Blue Valley Southwest to its first win of the season in a consolation semifinal. Emily Eldridge had 16 points and eight rebounds in the Timberwolves victory and Jenae Hicklin ...

Letter: Concerns about fitness club closing in Tonganoxie

Editor’s note: A story on page 1 addresses the future of the fitness center in Tonganoxie, as well as information regarding reimbursing and crediting membership fees.To the editor:I was surprised and disappointed when I learned Unlimited Fitness Center was closing at the end of December. It's ...

Opinion: A new journey

Kansas is a great place. In Kansas, we know our neighbors and look after them. We teach our children to be moral, responsible citizens. And we work hard to provide for our families and build a better future. The pioneering spirit of those Kansans years ago who settled our state and tamed the ...

Readers can cast votes for top stories of 2010

Soon the calendar will turn to 2011, but before it does, The Mirror wants your input in determining the top stories of 2010.The newspaper’s staff has assembled a list of 15 stories. Log on to tonganoxiemirror.com and vote in the online poll. From those 15, select 10 that you feel were tops in ...

Schlageck: Preparing for winter

If you're even a casual observer of weather, you know the East Coast was brutalized with the season's first round of snow and blinding winds that brought the New York state region to its knees.And while winter isn't officially here yet, it won't be long. With the continual winds and strong ...