The joys of end of summer squirrel hunting
During my youth, this time of year meant one thing, squirrel hunting. The woods were full of young squirrels and my grandmother could fry them to perfection with fried potatoes and some kind of vegetable.
Mark Rountree
Let your voices be heard on budget
To the editor:Monday, Sept. 8, will be the USD 469 revenue neutral and budget hearing at 6 p.m.
ROTARY DONATIONS
Rotary
School boards schedule budget hearings
The Leavenworth, Lansing and Basehor-Linwood school boards will hold public hearings Monday for their proposed 2025-2026 budgets.
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Scholarships
Remember that God’s promises are eternal
I can’t imagine bragging about being humble. Doing that seems to cancel out humility.
Relinquishment ceremony held for veteran leader
A relinquishment ceremony for Lt. Gen.
Pioneers show resolve in losing effort
Sometimes, the final score does not begin to tell the story.Not even close.Such was the case Tuesday night at Pioneer Stadium, where the host Leavenworth boys’ soccer team dropped a tough season opener to Topeka’s Highland Park. While the scoreboard read 5-2 as the final outcome, fans just checking out the results would be missing the point.
PREP VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball
Mixed emotions about wind turbines? You’re not alone
West of Salina, on the way to Colorado, I saw them for the first time, towering over the plains, their immense blades turning in slow, rhythmic circles. I was excited to see them, their sheer size awe inspiring.