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Finland moves toward joining NATO amid Russian threats

Finland’s leaders Thursday came out in favor of applying to join NATO, and Sweden could do the same within days, in a historic realignment on the continent 2 1/2 months after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine sent a shiver of fear through Moscow’s neighbors.

Crucial vote awaits on Kansas amendment

This is in reply to a letter to the editor April 29 regarding the Value Them Both amendment. The author begins by questioning why the amendment is being voted upon in the primary election rather than in the general election.

BLACK HOLE

Astrophysicist at Center for Astrophysics Michael Johnson speaks during a news conference to announce the first image of Sagittarius A*, a supermassive black hole, at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy, in Washington, DC, on May 12, 2022. Photo by Jose Luis Magana/AFP

UKC CHAMPIONS

After reviewing the psych sheet, Lansing swim coach David Bresser calculated the Lions would need to make up 11 points to defeat De Soto for the United Kansas Conference title. But Lansing showed championships are not won on paper.

Roger Dail McCrory

Roger Dail McCrory, age 78, of Basehor, Kansas passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at Tonganoxie United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 14 at 11:00 a.m.

CARROLL MANSION BLOOMS

The iris are blooming at the Carroll Mansion Museum in Leavenworth. Do you have a photo to share with the Times? Email the photo and information to MRountree@cherryroad.com Laura Elkins .

Memory of the Razor scooter lives on in Leavenworth

When I was a kid, my most valuable possession was likely my red Razor scooter. I don’t quite remember when the scooter entered my life, but it was as important a fixture as my bed, water or food. I also had a bike, but the scooter felt easier and less cumbersome on blistering summer days, allowing for more control and conversation with friends. It seemed like every kid