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Happy anniversary to Al’s Goldfish Lures

Al’s Goldfish is a spoon every angler should have in their tacklebox. Few have the flash like this unique spoon I discovered in the middle 1960s. Crappie and all species of trout or bass devour it throughout the year, depending on how and where it is presented.

Marguerite Eleanor Bayles Sloan

“Through the ears of a mule, blow the winds of heaven.” From an Arab proverb Marguerite Eleanor Bayles Sloan, 90, died peacefully on April 15, 2022 at her home in Forsyth, Missouri. Marguerite was born on October 3, 1931 at her grandmother’s home in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Marietta Golterman Riese

Marietta Golterman Riese, passed away April 19, 2022, at the age of 88. She was born in Plentywood, Mont., and had been a resident of Leavenworth for 53 years.

Shirley Stillman

Shirley passed away on April 20th, 2022 She was born March 20th, 1943 at Cushing Memorial Hospital in Leavenworth, KS. Parents Hortense and Sherman L.

Video of 2017 shooting released after legal challenge

A legal challenge briefly delayed the release of video of an 2017 officer-involved shooting in Leavenworth. But the Leavenworth police chief still released the video… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Basehor Daughters of the American Revolution chapter celebrates 10th anniversary

Celebrating its 10th anniversary since being founded, the Ephraim Basehor chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held a reception to honor its local charter and organizing members. With over 20 current members, the Ephraim Basehor chapter is one of 63 recognized Kansas DAR chapters. The Ephraim Basehor chapter serves the city of Basehor and the surrounding area.

It’s time to change gears and think about something else

Life is getting complicated. I’ve decided to take on a new strategy. Since I have no control over how or when it’s going to end, (pandemic/war in Ukraine/inflation), I need to stop worrying about it. The following are now my main concerns since I need some thing else to think about.

Many say Biden not tough enough on Russia: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Americans still question whether President Joe Biden is showing enough strength in response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, even as most approve of steps the U.S. is already taking and few want U.S. troops to get involved in the conflict.

First-year wonder

Jim Mathis was driving past the Leavenworth High School tennis courts in the summer of 2020 when he noticed an unfamiliar face hitting balls. Mathis, the Leavenworth tennis coach for 30 years, was so impressed with the player that he immediately called the Pioneers current tennis coach – Jason Longberg.