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Life and times of the ‘Whitlin Fiddler’

Violet Hensley, known as the “Whitlin Fiddler” and the “Stradivarius of the Ozarks,” was born in 1916 and recently died at 109 years old. I met her on a slow Wednesday at Silver Dollar City…

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BASEHOR-LINWOOD HOMECOMING PARADE

Participants in the Basehor-Linwood homecoming parade march through the halls of the Basehor-Linwood High School. The parade took place Thursday. The parade was originally scheduled to proceed down 155th Street in Basehor, but it was moved indoors because of inclement weather. Submitted

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Pioneers power past Topeka West

Leavenworth’s Anthony Giamalva gets past Topeka West defenders to score a touchdown during Friday’s homecoming game at Pioneer Stadium. Peggy BairJa’Marion Jefferson scores a touchdown for the Pioneers in Friday’s homecoming game. Kyle BelangerSports correspondentThe Leavenworth High School football team showed off its strength, cohesion and all-around versatility Friday, drubbing Topeka West High School 50-20…

Opinion

Life and times of the ‘Whitlin Fiddler’

Violet Hensley, known as the “Whitlin Fiddler” and the “Stradivarius of the Ozarks,” was born in 1916 and recently died at 109 years old. I met her on a slow Wednesday at Silver Dollar City…

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It is time for Best Of Leavenworth County, and we at the Leavenworth Times and CherryRoad Media are excited. Best Of Leavenworth County is an integral part of our mission, which is to strengthen community…