Archive for Wednesday, May 14, 2008

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Lead stories

12:00 a.m.
Ruff to end legislative career
By Joel Walsh
May 13, 2008
Candy Ruff becomes the second longtime Leavenworth County lawmaker this year to announce plans to retire from the Legislature.

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LCDC seeks to attract members
By Joel Walsh
May 14, 2008
Leavenworth County Development Corp. wants to attract more business associates.
Living Well
Denise Sullivan
May 14, 2008
With these warmer days becoming more consistent, I actually have hope that spring has arrived!
Connie O’Brien to run for office
By Joel Walsh
May 14, 2008
With longtime Leavenworth County state Reps. Kenny Wilk, R-Lansing, and Candy Ruff, D-Leavenworth, announcing they will not seek re-election in 2008, there will undoubtedly be at least two new faces from the area serving in Topeka next year.
Former firefighter files for commission
By Joel Walsh
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A2
William (Bill) Merkel will join two other southern Leavenworth County Republican candidates - John Flower and Marvin Torneden – in an Aug. 5 primary election for the 3rd District Leavenworth County Commission seat.
Council holds off on CR1 pledge
By Estuardo Garcia
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A1
Just as a dollar amount to help fund the improvements along Leavenworth County Road 1 was finally discussed, the Tonganoxie City Council decided to wait another week before committing to the project.
Tonganoxie vet makes trip to D.C. with state group
By Joel Walsh
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A1
Robert McCullough’s recent trip to Washington, D.C., only lasted one day, but its memory will last for the rest of the 83-year-old World War II veteran’s life.