America’s first newspaper dedicated to advocating for the end of slavery is being resurrected and reimagined more than two centuries later as the nation continues to grapple with its legacy of racism.
The Olympics have said goodbye to Asia after a star-crossed run, and it’s unclear when they’ll be back after the continent hosted four of the last eight Games. The earliest the Summer Games could return is 2036, and the favorite could be the world’s most populous country – not China, as you might expect, but India.
Sandra (Sandy) Sue (Beaman) de Altonaga, 71, of Leavenworth, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Providence Medical Center. She was born June 7, 1950, in Leavenworth, the daughter of Allen Thomas and Alta Mae (Niesler) Beaman.
PARK CITY – Two local girls will wrestle for a state championship tomorrow. Two others are guaranteed to place and four more remain in contention… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
A fire continued to burn Wednesday at a landfill near Easton, a fire department official said. John Grauer, chief of the Easton Township Fire Department,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Leavenworth County Health Department has reported five additional deaths related to COVID-19. The deaths were reported Wednesday as part of a weekly update from… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
In their final regular season home game, Lansing’s four seniors did what they do best – win. “I’ll get teared up talking about that,” Lansing… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Superintendent Dan Wessel and Director of Teaching and Learning Miles Azzeh recently visited every classroom and building in the school district to thank each staff member for their continued dedication and hard work. They came to each building equipped with two carts filled with candy bars, popcorn, sodas and water. “Showing our gratitude for our staff is one of my favorite activities,” said Wessel. “It is humbling to work daily with the amazing people in USD 469.” Shown is Azzeh, Wessel and KC Simmons, Lansing High School business teacher.
Emma Evelyn (Rife, Hayes) Frederick, 95 years young, of Leavenworth, Kansas was born on January 25, 1927 in Rochester, Iowa and passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 in Leavenworth, Kansas. Graveside committal services will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 10:00 am in the Shawver Cemetery, Cedar Bluffs, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be shared online at www.fryfuneralhome.com or mailed to 27703 187th St Leavenworth, KS 66048.
Helen R. Cox, 91, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022.