Chieftain Cafe food program resumes later afternoon hours this week The library's after-school food program, Chieftain Cafe, resumed its normal time today on the first day of school for the Tonganoxie school district. Youths up to age 18 can receive a free sandwich, drink and snack from ...
TOPEKA — CoreCivic on Wednesday announced the sale of its Leavenworth prison to the federal government, likely negating months of negotiations and a legal battle city officials pursued to ensure the humane treatment of immigrants detained there. Nashville-based CoreCivic announced in a news ...
Awana Clubs registration open at First Baptist Awana Kids Clubs begin Sept. 2 at First Baptist Church of McLouth. Registration is open now. Youths in preschool (going to kindergarten in 2027 or 2028) through fifth graders are invited to join us 6:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesday nights. Each week ...
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Awana Clubs registration Awana Kids Clubs begin Sept. 2 at First Baptist Church of McLouth. Registration is open now. Youths in preschool (going to kindergarten in 2027 or 2028) through fifth graders are invited to join us 6:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesday nights. Each week includes Bible stories, ...
The Leavenworth County Fair had all the makings of another big week 100 years after the first fair took place in Tonganoxie this past week at the fairgrounds. Rodeo and 4-H exhibits, deep-fried everything and turkey legs at food stands and rides and carnival games galore were available again ...
The sounds of children laughing, the brilliant lights of the Ferris wheel, the bustle of livestock in the barns and the excitement of earning a newly won ribbon have been part of the Leavenworth County Fair for generations. For 100 years, the fair has celebrated hard work, recognized ...
Good Shepherd Thrift Shop and Food Bank has announced its latest list of items it currently needs. The pantry continues to welcome canned tomatoes, corn, liquid dish soap, salt, pepper and baking soda. Good Shepherd, at 423 E. Fourth St., accepts donations for the store and food bank 9 ...
Harvesters will have its next mobile pantry dropoff next week in Tonganoxie. Harvesters delivers at 9 a.m. the second Thursday of each month at Cornerstone Family Worship, 205 E. U.S. Highway 24-40 in Tonganoxie. The dropoff is open to all residents. The truck will roll in at 9 a.m. Aug. 13 ...
Tonganoxie Water Park’s 2026 season is winding down. The final Friday of operations is this Friday. It still will be open weekends through Labor Day Weekend, with the final day of the season being Labor Day, which is Sept. 7.`
