Beware of the bad guys who go on ‘fishing trips’
They say you can’t teach old dogs new tricks. I beg to differ.Over the past several weeks, I’ve learned a lot about life, some great, some not.
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Pro golfer, writer meet at Arizona tournament
The Cologuard Classic PGA Tour Champions tournament was held earlier this month at the La Paloma Country Club in Tucson, Arizona. The event not only had a $2.2 million purse with $330,000 to the winner, it also helped raise money to support colon cancer awareness and southern Arizona youth sports.Seventy-eight PGA champions competed over three days and those pro golfers were matched with a colon cancer survivor, caregiver or a family member of a patient who did not survive their colon cancer battle.
Commissioners discuss having prayer at meetings
County commissioners are exploring the idea of having someone lead them in prayer during their weekly meetings.
Buffalo Soldier reenactor visits Fort Leavenworth monument
A blind man trekking hundreds of miles on horseback between two Oklahoma cities may seem like an impossible task for anyone. But then, J.W.
When it’s time to make the call to the children
Being dad's caretaker and dealing and learning about dementia will forever be etched in my heart. Everything about spring's arrival reminds me of him as we shared the love of being outside.
County votes to remove Delaware Township from fire district
County commissioners have approved a resolution to remove Delaware Township from Leavenworth County Fire District No. 1.
Citywide Spring Cleanup canceled
The city of Leavenworth has canceled its annual Citywide Spring Cleanup.
Injury forces Bobcats bowler to switch hands
“I don’t quit very easily,” Basehor-Linwood High School’s Lexi Pate said with a determined chuckle.Indeed, at 16 years old, the Bobcats sophomore has endured a winter sports season that tested her ability to persevere through some of the most challenging circumstances. Nevertheless, she has persisted.
Dad and his new girlfriend at ‘his hospital’
When I showed up to see dad one day at the nursing home, I discovered he had decided to have a girlfriend.If he had any inkling of what he was wearing, he’d been mortified. His polyester pants, belt and neatly tucked in shirt had been replaced with a jogging suit.Being in the construction business his whole life, I can almost guarantee he was the best-dressed person walking around the work site.
County approves bid for bridge project
When they met this week, Leavenworth County commissioners approved a $1 million bid for a bridge replacement project.