A second home: The pandemic made us do it
The last two years have been challenging. Whether for the better or worse, it changed our thought process.
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Oscars slap sparks debate on the defense of Black women
It started with a Black man slapping another Black man on live television at the globally televised Oscars, presumably in defense of a Black woman who was being ridiculed over her hairstyle. But to many Black people, it was about more than a slap or an insult.
Differing viewpoints on board meeting
To the editor: I attended the contentious March 14 Board of Education meeting which Karen Overbey and Jason Claire refer to in their letters to the editor on March 24 and March 25, respectively. Both contend that Jeffrey Howards’ perspective given in his March 19 letter to the editor is not an accurate depiction of what transpired in the meeting.
Jayhawks head to Final Four with 2020 still on their minds
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Christian Braun’s eyes opened wide when he learned that after Kansas had beaten Miami to return to the Final Four such a raging party had broken out back in Lawrence that authorities had to shut down Massachusetts Street, the popular bar and restaurant district near campus.
Lansing hosts relay swim meet Saturday
By Derek Wiley Led by a strong group of seniors, Lansing’s girls swim team will compete in their home pool for the first time Saturday.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Celebrating life
Juanita Gnip, a lifelong resident of Leavenworth, turned 104 years old on March 25. “It snuck up on me,” said Gnip.
CLIENT FIRST AWARD
A celebration recently was held at the Armed Forces Bank location in Leavenworth to recognize Tina Farr as the bank’s recipient of the 2021 General Robert Arter Client First Award. Farr, pictured here with Arter, has worked for Armed Forces Bank for more than 40 years. Arter served as president and CEO of Armed Forces Bank for many years and played an important role as a member of the board of directors for the bank. Photo by Tom McClean
Coming to grips with a sensitivity to life’s struggles
One recent hallmark of my generation that I have been relieved to benefit from is the reduction in the stigma of mental illness. However, I have to constantly remind myself to be an active participant in the effort to continue eliminating that stigma.
U.S. astronaut ends record-long spaceflight in Russian capsule
A NASA astronaut caught a Russian ride back to Earth on Wednesday after a U.S. record 355 days at the International Space Station, returning with two cosmonauts to a world torn apart by war.
Bobcats hit six home runs at Shawnee Heights
TECUMSEH— Basehor-Linwood (2-0) started the 2022 softball season Tuesday with a bang. The Bobcats went on the road and swept Shawnee Heights 16-3 and 16-12.