It may not be an election year but Kansans should stay politically engaged
With great power comes great responsibility. This phrase has been uttered time and again and is applicable to a wide range of situations, especially in politics.
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Top stories of 2022
Athird national title for Junior ROTC Raiders, a short-lived scooter rental program and a not guilty verdict in the trial of a former Leavenworth police officer were among the top local stories for 2022.
Read MoreLori Diane (Cain) Marler
Lori Diane (Cain) Marler, 48, of Leavenworth, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. She was born July 31, 1974, in Camp Lejeune, N.C., the daughter of Terry Lee Cain and Ann Marie Bowen. She is survived by her husband, Scott Marler of Lansing, Kan.; her mother, Ann Black (Donald) of McLouth, Kan.; three sons, Jeremy Marler (Emilie) of Kelso, Wash., Elijah Dossey (Nicole) of Lenexa, Kan., and Jacob Marler (Crystal Stipe) of Sheboygan, Wis.; a daughter, Abigail Dossey (Josh McMillin) of Kansas City, Kan.; two sisters, Jaimie Cain-Greer (Stephen) of Lenexa, Kan., and Erika Cassel (David) of Bremerton, Wash.; four grandchildren, Addelyn, Raegan, Finnegan and Everett; and a large extended family with many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Lori was preceded in death by her father, Terry Cain (Verla). She received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kansas and her Master’s Degree from Park University. Lori enjoyed reading, quilting and cross stitching. She also loved live music and spending time outdoors, including having a good bourbon on her deck with friends and family. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2022, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. Private burial will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Leavenworth County Humane Society.
Read MoreJohn Anthony DiJoseph Jr.
John Anthony DiJoseph Jr., 84, of Leavenworth, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at KU Medical Center.
Read MoreJim Steger
Jim Steger, age 69, passed away surrounded by family in Lawrence on December 27, 2022. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, John and Loretta Steger.
Read MoreNEWS BRIEFS
Democrat wins Arizona attorney general race after recount A recount of votes has confirmed Democrat Kris Mayes narrowly defeated Republican Abraham Hamadeh in the Arizona attorney general’s race, one of the closest elections in state history. The highly anticipated results announced Thursday in Maricopa County Superior Court are among the last in the country to come out of November’s election and solidified another victory for Democrats who shunned election fraud conspiracies in what used to be a solidly Republican state.
Read MoreWorship spaces need more accessibility
Jerry Lamb could not maneuver his wheelchair into the rows of pews at his church. It wouldn’t fit.
Read MoreElected officials should serve their constituents
To the editor: First, Rep. Pat Proctor should resign from the elections committee. Second, he should admit he is only doing this for his own personal gain and finally resign from the Kansas House of Representatives.
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