A Tonganoxie woman has been convicted of selling sexual relations from inside a local massage business. Jiayan Mo, 62, was arrested Jan. 22 following an undercover investigation conducted by the Tonganoxie and Lawrence police departments. She pleaded guilty on June 25, 2025, to one count of ...
Re-enactors transformed the grassy area just west of VFW Park into two separate World War II battles Saturday. Participants fired off round after round of empty shells as part of skirmishes between Allied forces (American troops) and Axis soldiers (German troops). Roughly 75 re-enactors ...
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The free summer meal program started Monday at Tonganoxie Elementary School. The dine-in only meals are offered 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except Independence Day. The program runs through July 18. Lunch is free for anyone ages 1-18. Adults can also eat for $5.50 per meal.
Felines enjoyed some play time June 17 at Tonganoxie Public Library during a special yoga session at the library. Each participant paid $15 to attend, with all proceeds going to Hope, Inc., a no-kill shelter in Leavenworth that also offers a low-cost spay and neuter clinic with other ...
Traveling around the world You’re invited to explore the world with freelance writer and traveler Pam Grout when she visits the Tonganoxie Public Library at 1 p.m. Thursday. She’s a world traveler visiting places such as Africa, Ireland, Mexico and so many more destinations that we ...
June is the month that tests my schedule and patience as we await the start of wheat harvest. For years my replies to a variety of invitations and requests have always defaulted to something to the effect of, “That’s June, so if we’re harvesting wheat we won’t be able to.” June is ...
Tonganoxie again will be the site of World War II re-enactors with this year’s Tonganoxie VFW Military Vehicle Show and D-Day Encampment. The event will be Saturday at VFW Park, 900 E. First St. Tonganoxie VFW Post 9271 and American Legion Post 41 are commemorating the 81st anniversary of ...
A power outage couldn’t stop Tonganoxie’s latest state champions from being recognized at a City Council meeting. Tonganoxie’s Tucker McGuire and Adalyn Schooler were recognized during the City Council meeting for sweeping the Class 4A boys and girls state discus titles last month in ...
New rooftop units at Tonganoxie Middle School will come with a 10-year warranty for more than $73,800. The Tonganoxie school board approved the measure, 6-0, at its regular meeting Monday. Board Member Chris Gratton was absent. In total, the extended warranty covers parts, labor and ...
