There’s a small Kansas town that has taken an idea and, considering the project it is, swung for the fences.Muscotah is a town of 200 people in Atchison County that has constructed what residents there are touting the world’s largest baseball. The ball is a former water tower tank that ...
To the editor:The public’s response and generosity to the recent United States Postal Service Mail Carriers has been amazing.More than 2,500 pounds of food was collected to help stock the shelves at the Good Shepherd Food Pantry.Everyone deserves a huge pat on the back for the donations.Janet ...
Yes, I went to the Lady Gaga concert in Kansas City recently. I’m not a super fan, I surely wouldn’t be considered one of her “Little Monsters,” but I do appreciate her music and artistry and creativity.All in all it was a pretty remarkable 2.5 hours of entertainment. The show’s ...
A couple months ago, I read a distressing article in the Lawrence Journal-World. It reported on research carried out by Trego County district superintendent George Griffith as part of his doctoral dissertation. His report sampled more than 900 elementary school teachers in Kansas, Colorado, ...
The Kansas Legislature gaveled back into session this past week in Topeka to continue the people’s work. 2013 marks the first legislative session during Gov. Brownback’s term where conservative Republicans are firmly in control in both the senate and house legislative chambers. Gov. ...
Today, information bombards us like a meteor shower. It’s everywhere.Each day our eyes see thousands of images on television and computer screens. Our ears hear thousands of words. Many people read thousands of words on the printed page.People text and talk. They Facebook and walk. They ...
The Chieftain Singers vocal group is a finalist to receive $5,000 for the Tonganoxie High School vocal music department through a local radio station and will need residents’ help in being the top group.The THS group is one of eight finalists in 99.7 The Point’s Christmas Choir Contest. The ...
It’s a busy time of year with all the holiday preparations, school programs and more.But Thursday evening, if you have a little time, I’d love to chat with you.The Mirror is teaming up with the Tonganoxie Public Library for an opportunity for our newspaper readers to meet with sports editor ...
Now that we’ve celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas is just around the corner, many folks will be selecting their annual tree to adorn their apartment or home.It’s been said many times before and will be repeated again and again, “A traditional Christmas begins with a real tree.”Most ...
Time for donationsTo the editor:The holiday season is fast approaching.As you prepare for your own holiday celebrations, please remember those less fortunate. Good Shepherd Thrift Shop and Food Bank always is in need of gently used items and especially clothing in good condition. Drop off hours ...