Fundraiser for LCHS at 11Worth Station Brewhouse by Peggy Bair An Open Mic night Friday, Aug. 18, will be held at 11Worth Station Brewhouse, 305 Cherokee St., as a benefit for the Leavenworth County Humane Society. Various acts are invited to sign up to demonstrate their talents with donations going to support the local shelter. Sign ups begin at 5 p.m. Friday evening. The public … Continue reading Open Mic Night
Officials Consider Prison Museum at retired Lansing Correctional Facility Preservation Efforts of LCF By Peggy Bair The fate of the old Lansing Correctional Facility edged closer to preservation Wednesday, Aug. 9, as Kansas state Sen. Jeff Pittman joined Lansing City Administrator Tim Vandall, local historian Ken LaMaster, and LCF officials on a tour of the facility to assess how it might be used as a … Continue reading What to do with old LCF?
Leavenworth Antique Mall New Owners By Peggy Bair Expect to see a lot of changes in the coming weeks at the Leavenworth Antique Mall, 505 Delaware St., Leavenworth. Kathleen Wade is the new owner of the shop. Wade purchased the popular mall last month from Alma and Diana “Dee” Barr, who owned the building since 1998. Wade, along with her husband Ric Almack, bring … Continue reading Antique Mall Changes
2023 Leavenworth County Fair Braves Triple Digit Temps by Peggy Bair Continue reading Leavenworth County Fair
Leavenworth 4-H/FFA Horse Show Kicks Off 2023 Fair by Peggy Bair The Leavenworth County Fair opens today at the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds in Tonganoxie. There were 19 participants on Sunday for the Leavenworth 4-H/FFA Horse Show. Young people from towns throughout Leavenworth County took part in halter, showmanship, trail, ranch horse and race competitions to earn prizes and recognition for their efforts. Showing horses from … Continue reading Leavenworth County Fair Begins
DePaul Attainable Housing accepts new member, Leavenworth Attainable Housing, into its program. Sister Vickie with Sister of Charity with Linda Martin at May 2022 dedication of the first LAH house. Photo by Peggy Bair/HeartKC ©2022 Continue reading Leavenworth Attainable Housing
Melissa Etheridge attended a celebration honoring her Saturday, May 27, for her philanthropy and community service. Continue reading Key to the City for Etheridge
LIFE OF SERVICE Anna Marguerite Varner-Egli Celebrates 102nd Birthday By Peggy Bair Anna Marguerite Varner-Egli celebrated her 102nd birthday Saturday, April 8, with family and friends at the C.W. Parker Museum. Frequently breaking out in song with her still-strong and angelic voice, she summarized her longevity to the younger well-wishers who attended. “I’ve believed in the Lord Jesus Christ and I’ve never drank or smoked. I’ve … Continue reading A Life of Service
Vigil For LHS Senior, Eric Miller Over 200 Attend to Celebrate the Life of Young Man “Who Loved Jesus” By Peggy Bair Over 200 family members, friends, community members and team mates gathered in the evening of Saturday, February 18, at David Brewer Park in Leavenworth for a candlelight vigil honoring Leavenworth High School senior Eric Miller. Miller passed away on February 7 from injuries … Continue reading Vigil For Eric Miller
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