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Sculptor turns ‘junk’ into artwork
By Kaitlyn Syring
March 18, 2010
A soft orange glow escapes from a handmade wood stove as Harold Leible sorts through collections of scrap metal.

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Kansas Press Association honors Sentinel
Sentinel Staff Reports
March 18, 2010
The Sentinel and its staff will share in the hardware next month in the Kansas Press Association’s 2010 Awards of Excellence competition.
County OKs annexation
By Kaitlyn Syring
March 18, 2010
Three properties in the Theno Estates subdivison are one step closer to becoming part of Basehor.
Basehor police find drug connection in package
By Kaitlyn Syring
March 18, 2010
When a Basehor resident recently alerted police after finding an unexpected package on her doorstep, little did she know she would supply vital information in an ongoing drug investigation.
District looks to change out-of-district student policy
By Kaitlyn Syring
March 18, 2010
The Basehor-Linwood School District is in the midst of changing its out-of-district attendance policy to account for special circumstances, but if state education budget cuts continue, further changes might be necessary.
Sculptor turns ‘junk’ into artwork
By Kaitlyn Syring
March 18, 2010
A soft orange glow escapes from a handmade wood stove as Harold Leible sorts through collections of scrap metal.
LCDC board puts focus on job growth, retention
By Kaitlyn Syring
March 18, 2010
Job creation and retention was again a hot topic at the Leavenworth County Development Corporation’s monthly board meeting.
LCDC board puts focus on job growth, retention
By Theresa Abel
March 18, 2010
Job creation and retention was again a hot topic at the Leavenworth County Development Corporation’s monthly board meeting.
Remember when
March 18, 2010
Area memories from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago
Basehor-Linwood takes Concordia to the wire in 45-38 loss
By Chris Wristen
March 18, 2010
Concordia’s winning streak reached 50 games and Basehor-Linwood’s time at the Class 4A girls basketball state tournament came to an end Wednesday night at the Bicentennial Center — but neither came easily.
Seniors made lasting impact on Bobcats
By Chris Wristen
March 18, 2010
In the wake of Basehor-Linwood’s season-ending loss to defending champion and eventual state runner-up Concordia, it’s easy to want to turn the focus immediately to next season.
Former Brave Birch wins state title at Miege
By Nick Bates
March 18, 2010
When Martin Birch transferred to Bishop Miege after his sophomore year at Bonner Springs High School, he set off with the goal of becoming the best basketball player he could be.
Ag Hall relishes reopening
By Melissa Treolo
March 18, 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.
Long-expected Walgreens opening receives little fanfare
By Melissa Treolo
March 18, 2010
A long-awaited event has finally arrived in Bonner Springs.
BLHS boys had successful season despite substate loss to Sumner
By Nick Bratkovic
March 18, 2010
Basehor-Linwood won 20 games for the third time in program history, compiling a 20-3 record.
Front Street business owners laud construction crews’ efforts
By Nicole Kelley
March 18, 2010
When the Front Street construction project started in October 2009, Matt Beets, Bonner Springs project manager, knew it was going to be complicated.
Bobcat Open Shootout slated for March 26-28
March 18, 2010
The first annual Bobcat Open Shootout basketball tournament will take place March 26-28 at Basehor-Linwood High School.
Evolution of libraries
By Clausie Smith
March 18, 2010
Recently, I came across a list of entertainment locations that were bargains during financial hard times.
Letter: Thanks to public servant
March 18, 2010
Letter to the editor
Five questions: Patch work
March 18, 2010
Basehor city superintendent Gene Myracle discusses winter’s effects on roads in this Five Questions.
Former Basehor student graduates Army course
March 18, 2010
Army Second Lt. Chris J. Garlick has graduated from the army basic officer leader course 3.
Parents as Teachers offering spring classes for children
March 18, 2010
The USD 458 Basehor-Linwood Parents as Teachers program will be offering free music classes on Mondays, starting March 22 and running through April 26.