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Basehor teen injured after fall from vehicle: By Shawn Linenberger; August 25, 2008; A teenage girl remained in critical condition Monday at an area hospital after falling out of a vehicle Saturday night south of Basehor.
Bagworms more serious pests than webworms: By Shawn Linenberger; August 20, 2008; Picking bagworms from trees can be a tedious task. But overlooking just one “bag” can mean leaving hundreds of bagworms on a tree. Female bagworms lay about 1,000 eggs in each of those bags, according to Roger Boyd, professor emeritus at Baker University in Baldwin City. He also is tree board chairman in Baldwin City. “If you don’t pick any, they tend to build up,” Boyd said.
Car found near Tonganoxie linked to Florida murder: By Shawn Linenberger; 01:57 p.m., August 19, 2008 Updated 03:28 p.m.; The Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in a murder that occurred last Wednesday or Thursday in Orange County, Fla.
Leavenworth County Fair moves parade forward 1 day: By Shawn Linenberger; August 10, 2008; For the 82nd year, fair time is around the corner in Tonganoxie. The Leavenworth County Fair begins Tuesday, with the traditional parade in downtown Tonganoxie.
Annual threshing bee slated in McLouth: Event begins Friday; By Shawn Linenberger; July 30, 2008; McLouth will be buzzing this weekend. The 51st annual McLouth Threshing Bee, which this year features Allis Chalmers tractors and Rumley machinery products, begins Friday with the antique and classic tractor pull at 7 p.m. A dance will follow from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Leavenworth County judge accused of sexual misconduct: By Shawn Linenberger; June 30, 2008; Leavenworth County District Court Judge Frederick N. Stewart faces an official inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a member of his staff.
First-grader reached 700 book mark: By Shawn Linenberger; June 30, 2008; Blake Phillips’ favorite book is “Ricky Ricotta’s Giant Robot.” That might be a fitting favorite, considering Blake’s reading abilities border on the superhuman. Blake, who will be a second-grader this fall at Tonganoxie Elementary School, read a whopping 700 books during first grade.
Tonganoxie pool set to open: By Shawn Linenberger; June 27, 2008; Tuesday is the day. Tonganoxie City Administrator Mike Yanez vows the new Tonganoxie Water Park will be open Tuesday for public swimming. The opening has been pushed back in recent weeks because of weather.
Fire crew stops oil spill near creek: By Shawn Linenberger; 02:16 p.m., June 18, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m.; An asphalt treatment substance spilled Wednesday near Tonganoxie Creek, prompting fire department crews to throw down sand mixture to prevent the spill from contaminating the creek.
BBQ Blowout gets fires started today: By Shawn Linenberger; June 5, 2008; Some unique bulldogs will be available for purchase Saturday at the McLouth BBQ Blowout. The McLouth Parent Teacher Organization will sell 30 concrete McLouth High School bulldogs during Saturday’s festivities.

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McLouth Elementary School students Katie Gill, left, and Dimitri Tullis and third-grade teacher Brandi Wright watch a video about mucopolysaccharidosis, or MPS, Thursday in the school cafeteria. Seth Van Nostrand, an MES third-grader, has Hunter syndrome, a type of MPS. Thursday was Crazy Dress Day at the school, which is done to raise awareness about MPS and show support for Seth and his parents.

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