Larry McElwain always had plans to write a book about his experiences as a funeral director for more than 40 years. When he eventually got to writing the book, it took him about a year, but as he explained in an interview with The Mirror earlier this week, a massive heart attack and then ...
Tonganoxie VFW Post 9271 celebrated students, educators and first responders last month the post home. The local VFW recognized local winners in the national Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay contests. The Voice of Democracy contest is for high school students and Patriot’s Pen ...
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Tonganoxie school board members approved an HVAC replacement project for Tonganoxie Elementary School. Members approved the project not to exceed $5.987 million. The project will take place in the summer. Board OKs personnel Personnel recommendations were approved by board ...
The Tonganoxie Middle School Battle of the Brains team celebrates its grand prize victory Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Union Station. Team members, pictured from left, Brock Glassman, Maddison Watson, Eden Gehri and Afton McCoy; second row, Tracey Waldeier, Stephen Sedgwick, River Brumley, Gus Zesati ...
Good Shepherd Thrift Shop and Food Bank has a few current needs for the pantry. To help fill in the gaps, volunteers are asking for coffee, jelly, laundry detergent and all flavors of chili. Good Shepherd, at 423 E. Fourth St., accepts donations for the store and food bank 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ...
The Tonganoxie Community Historical Society’s annual soup supper will be later this month. The event will be 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 19 at Tonganoxie VFW Hall at 910 E. First St. Cost is $10 per meal and volunteers will be serving up chili and vegetable beef soup, along with crackers and ...
Tonganoxie Recreation Commission will have a Glow Gallery from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday at the rec center, 300 E. U.S. Highway 24-40. The event will have UV reactive coloring, UV reactive temporary tattoos and UV reactive DIY valentines. Membership and day fees apply. TRC also will have a ...
Kansas ordained clergy would be mandated reporters of child abuse under a bill proposed Monday in the House Judiciary Committee, and proponents hope this will be the year it passes. House Bill 2352 adds fully ordained ministers to the list of professions required to be mandatory reporters if ...
The Tonganoxie FFA Alumni and Supporters Chapter will have its annual Tonganoxie FFA Open House, Student Labor, Live and Silent Auctions next month. The event starts at 5 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Tonganoxie High School is excited to invite you to join us for our Annual Tonganoxie FFA Open House, ...
