BonnerSprings.com / Melissa Treolo

Melissa Treolo is a reporter for the Chieftain, covering news and features in Bonner Springs and Edwardsville.

Recent stories

Golf course head retires for greener pastures: By Melissa Treolo; March 17, 2010; Sunflower Hills Golf Course superintendent Frank Barthol is ready for greener pastures. And he would prefer those pastures don’t look anything like the green he has been overseeing for the last three decades.
Ag Hall reopening brings in 75 visitors: By Melissa Treolo; March 16, 2010; Opening day of the 2010 season at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame may have been marked by temperatures in the 40s, but the visitor turnout by Tuesday afternoon had reached an impressive mid-70s.
Walgreens opens to positive reviews but little fanfare: By Melissa Treolo; March 12, 2010; A long-awaited event has finally arrived in Bonner Springs.
BSHS teacher plans new job-assistance program for students: By Melissa Treolo; March 11, 2010; A new program soon to start at Bonner Springs High School may benefit a combination of students, parents and even the city.
Wyandotte 4-H’ers top shooters at weekend match: By Melissa Treolo; March 11, 2010; Thirteen-year-old Hannah Reynolds describes the experience of holding and firing a gun to be a rush of excitement.
Joint Chiefs chairman touts leadership, family: By Melissa Treolo; March 11, 2010; In a speech addressing an auditorium full of Command and General Staff College students Thursday, March 4, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Adm. Mike Mullen talked about stepping up to the plate as leaders and also making family a top priority.
New metro-wide glass recyling venture finds success: By Melissa Treolo; March 11, 2010; The Ripple Glass recycling plant in Kansas City, Mo., is a minefield of dust.
New metro-wide glass recycling venture finds success: By Melissa Treolo; March 10, 2010; The Ripple Glass recycling plant in Kansas City, Mo., is a minefield of dust.
Wyandotte County 4-H teams take first place at regional shooting sports match: By Melissa Treolo; March 8, 2010; The Wyandotte County 4-Hers were in top form at last weekend’s 2010 northeast regional 4-H shooting sports match at Camp Naish, with both the BB gun and air rifle teams taking first place.
Law enforcement officer, firefighter honored: By Melissa Treolo; March 8, 2010; Heading off Monday night’s Bonner Springs City Council meeting was a little recognition for two members of the city’s public safety force.

Recent photos

Frank Barthol, at left, visits with Burt Cavin during Barthol’s retirement reception Saturday afternoon. The Sunflower Hills Golf Course superintendent retired Wednesday, March 17, and had worked with Cavin for five years.

Winter has taken a toll on Bonner Springs streets in the form of numerous potholes throughout the area. Public Works director Kevin Bruemmer talks about what the city plans to do to repair them.

Laurel Sewing, from Lawrence, peruses the Hall of Fame at the ag center.

Kristen Hale, from Shawnee, peruses the selection of greeting cards at the new Walgreens in Bonner Springs. The store officially opened Friday, March 12.

Bonner Springs Police Detective Vickie Fogarty (left) is the VFW Post 6401’s law enforcement officer of the year. Fogarty was honored during Monday night's City Council meeting by Post Commander Jim Jenkins (center). Lt. Rick Schubert (left) also offered his congratulations.

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