Melissa Treolo | BonnerSprings.com

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

Recent stories

Community members challenged to unite at MLK Celebration: By Melissa Treolo; January 19, 2012; Being Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s no surprise King’s celebrated “I Have a Dream” speech was heavily borrowed from Monday at the celebration honoring his birthday.
Library offers local historical information in online ketes: By Melissa Treolo; January 18, 2012; Like most cities in northeast Kansas, the cities of Bonner Springs and Edwardsville were awash in “trouble and turmoil” in the spring of 1903 as residents battled a devastating flood of the Kansas and Missouri rivers that felled bridges, buildings and even a young Bonner Springs teenager, Jesse McAfee, who lost his footing and drowned in the rising waters.
Former BSHS teacher surprised by journey to self-discovery: By Melissa Treolo; January 18, 2012; If you find a small, wooden birdhouse in a tree or park in Texas or California or even Pennsylvania, there is a good chance it was left there by Kris Munsch.
Governor’s spending plan not sitting well with USD 204: By Melissa Treolo; January 11, 2012; It was clear Monday night that officials with USD 204 aren’t pleased with Gov. Sam Brownback’s proposed plan for future funding of public education.
All members of community sought for MLK Celebration: By Melissa Treolo; January 11, 2012; Organizers with the 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration want this year’s event to have a higher purpose than just to honor the birthday of the civil rights leader, which was Jan. 15, but this year will be nationally recognized Jan. 16.
New church awe-inspiring: By Melissa Treolo; January 11, 2012; The new Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Basehor, which is now open and nearly complete, is truly awe-inspiring, according to the many congregants who got a look at the church over the weekend.
Board sets date for open meetings workshop: By Melissa Treolo; January 9, 2012; The USD 204 Board of Education now has a firm date in hand for a workshop on the Kansas Open Meetings Act.
Cirque du Soleil brings Jackson’s story to KC stage: By Melissa Treolo; January 4, 2012; Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil, making a stop next month at the Sprint Center, is the culmination of a long-held dream and more than a year of hard work.
Space, location highlights of new Frank Williams Outreach Center: By Melissa Treolo; January 4, 2012; A month has now gone by since the Frank Williams Outreach Center was officially opened in downtown Kansas City, Kan.
BSHS band bowls over its audience: By Melissa Treolo; January 4, 2012; Members of the Bonner Springs High School Band confidently took their spot on the Alamodome field during halftime of last week’s Valero Alamo Bowl to perform in front of the largest crowd they had ever encountered as musicians.

Recent photos

Community members join hands while singing together "We Shall Overcome" during the 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Community members sing together "We Shall Overcome" during the 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Melva Jarrett, who is co-chair of the Martin Luther King Community Committee that organized the event, was the main speaker of the 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Jarrett challenged attendees to be active members of their community, no matter how old or young they are.

Alvaro Romo, eighth grader at Clark Middle School, recites Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech during the 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Community member Quadra Jarrett performs a praise dance to the song, "A Change Is Gonna Come," during the 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

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