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Woman dies at age 105; wisdom lives on
July 24, 2008
After 105 years of life, longtime Edwardsville resident Pearl Branchcomb has died but not without leaving behind many words of wisdom to those around her.
Magazine features Bonner choir director’s achievements
July 24, 2008
He’s only five years out of school, and Brian White is dealing with attention that he never expected at his age.
Woodlands to close racing doors
July 24, 2008
Wyandotte County got hit with two loads of bad business news this week, and both had to do with gambling.
2 medical emergencies, 1 sad message
July 24, 2008
This is a tale of two people, each with a life-threatening health problem. Only one remains alive.
Incumbent, challenger battle for Democratic nod
July 24, 2008
Three-term incumbent state Sen. Mark Gilstrap will face challenger Kelly Kultala in the Aug. 5 primary in a race that features some of the state Democratic Party’s top officials throwing their support to the challenger.
Actors prepare old-world festival
July 24, 2008
Scene four rehearsals open as lovers Hermia and Lysander, from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” run away into a forest infested with fairies. In between lines, calls of directions can be heard from the entertainment director that sits on a bench in front of the unfolding scene.
Dairy Days thanks
July 24, 2008
The Basehor Dairy Days planning committee would like to thank everyone who helped make our 3rd annual Basehor Dairy Days the best yet. Events such as this require a great deal of physical and financial effort.
An angel looks over this garden
July 24, 2008
It’s a small garden as gardens go; about the size of a child’s wagon. It is a Boo Radley kind of plot, where small objects appear from time to time, unnoticed at first.
U.S. lacking in practicing patriotism
July 24, 2008
Between Flag Day in June and the Fourth of July, there is a lot of patriotic fervor. Yet, as is the case with all holidays, after the day passes, the fervor diminishes. Personally, I believe that patriotism is something that needs to be practiced every day of the year!
Democrats’ new day
July 24, 2008
The days of conservative-leaning politicians being welcomed in the Kansas Democratic Party seem to be finished.
Shrine Bowl set for Saturday
July 24, 2008
Members of the East and West Shrine Bowl all-star football squads took a break from training camps Saturday to meet with the children who will be the beneficiaries of the 35th annual All-Star Game.
Bonner Springs resident shines for soccer squad
July 24, 2008 in print edition on B1
Bonner Springs resident and Mill Valley High School student Taylor Reinoehl recently competed in the 2008 U.S. Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships in Rockford, Ill.
Kaos thrash Junction City, improve to 3-0
July 24, 2008 in print edition on B1
When somebody says, “this is football weather,” we all tend to know what that means.
Respect card won’t work this year
July 24, 2008 in print edition on B1
It was easy for the Missouri and Kansas University football teams to play the “no respect” card in 2007.
Former Tiger thrives as Kaos QB
July 24, 2008 in print edition on B1
If not for legendary Missouri basketball coach Norm Stewart, Kansas University fans might have had 20 more games to heckle Jason Sutherland.

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