Congressional Democrats, rocked by Sen. Joe Manchin’s opposition to President Joe Biden’s signature social spending and climate bill, will press forward with votes on their priorities regardless, Senate leadership said.
WASHINGTON – For nearly two years, most student loan borrowers have been spared the obligation of making payments on their balances. Their interest rate has been frozen, and for the millions in default, the collection calls have stopped.
With tired and depleted staffs as the COVID-19 pandemic approaches two full years, the nation’s hospitals are once again struggling to keep pace with the rush of people who need lifesaving care in what experts predict will be another grim winter surge.
The city of Leavenworth's rental property coordinator is encouraging people to check their properties for damage following Wednesday's strong winds. Lawrence Levine said he sent a notice to landlords encouraging them and their tenants be alert to possible damage.
Governor extends state park lodging for displaced Kentuckians FRANKFORT, Ky. – Park accommodations for Kentucky families displaced by last week’s tornado outbreak were extended to a minimum of four weeks, up from an initial two weeks, Gov.
Employees of the Leavenworth public schools will receive what a school board member referred to as premium pay during the second semester. During a meeting this past week, board members voted unanimously to pay classified employees an additional $10 per day and certified employees an additional $20 per day.
When Leavenworth County Historical Society board member Whitney Davis Moulden invited Chris Henchek to attend an open house at the Carroll Mansion Museum recently, she was looking to connect present-day family generations with past history. Henchek, Immaculata High School class of 1986 and current owner of Henchek & Son Stonemasonry, is a grandson of Edward and Mabel Gwartney Henchek, who had deep family roots in Leavenworth County.
The Henry Leavenworth chapter and the Kansas Society Sons of the American Revolution recently celebrated their annual Patriot Muster at June’s Northland. The muster connected more than 80 members of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution and friends with their Revolutionary War patriot ancestor and the colony they served. The colony of Pennsylvania won the muster with the most ancestors represented. The chapter collected toys for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program and announced their participation in Wreaths Across America. PROVIDED BY WALT SCHLEY
Layla is a young adult female terrier mix. She is grey with some white on her paws. She is friendly with all people she meets and knows the sit command. She will need an introduction with other dogs. Layla is spayed and up to date on shots. The Leavenworth Animal Control Shelter is full and needs help in getting dogs adopted into loving, forever homes. The shelter is located at 2019 S. 3rd St., behind Price Chopper. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. PROVIDED BY CAROL TURNER
Last Saturday at its annual Army-Navy game celebration, the Henry Leavenworth chapter of the Association of the United States Army recognized Baan Thai Restaurant for its support as a corporate sponsor of the chapter. Shown are Baan Thai co-owner and state Rep. Pat Proctor and Mike Augustine, chapter president. PROVIDED BY REP. PAT PROCTOR