Melissa Treolo Staff writer
Melissa Treolo is a reporter for the Chieftain, covering news and features in Bonner Springs and Edwardsville.
Recent stories
- Library offers local historical information in online ketes
- 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.
- New church awe-inspiring
- 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.
- Cirque du Soleil brings Jackson’s story to KC stage
- 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.
- 3rd runner up calls Miss Rodeo America pageant a ‘once-in-a-lifetime experience’
- December 28, 2011
- The crown and title of Miss Rodeo America was the ultimate goal. But while Alyssa Morrison of Bonner Springs, who holds the title of Miss Rodeo Kansas 2011, only came close, she says she is far from disappointed.
- Kansas City jazz legend embodied ‘no age limit’
- December 21, 2011
- A Kansas City jazz legend died earlier this month, but Myra Taylor won’t just be remembered for vocal stylings that could captivate an entire room.
- Grinter event demonstrates holiday traditions of the 1800s
- December 15, 2011
- Back in Moses and Annie Grinter’s day, the holiday season wouldn’t have been complete without a Christmas tree decorated with finger-woven yarn chains, hot apple fritters baked in a cast-iron oven and a warm cup of wassail.
- Michael Jackson tour to be ‘Thriller’ of a show
- December 13, 2011
- Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil, making a stop next year at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo., is the culmination of a long-held dream and more than a year of hard work.
- Ag Hall director: 2011 season ‘hard to top’
- November 22, 2011
- The 2011 season may have ended at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, but there won’t be any taking it easy for the center’s executive director and board of governors when it comes to fundraising efforts.
- Improv Festival of Kansas to be this weekend
- November 9, 2011
- Rapping twins, the most awkward situation imaginable and discussions regarding the end of the world are just a few of the features to be found during this year’s annual improvisational comedy festival at the Roving Imp Theater & Coffee House.
- Veterans find success, healing through writing
- November 2, 2011
- Three U.S. military veterans shared their experiences Saturday, Oct. 29, during the Veterans’ Pen Celebration at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, Mo.
Recent photos
About 400 people visited the new Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Basehor for weekend ceremonies that included Saturday’s dedication of the church, pictured, and the first Sunday worship service.
Katy Langford is originally from Kansas City, Mo., but has lived in Bonner Springs for as long as she can remember.
Jim Lynch
U.S. military veterans, who were speakers at the Veterans’ Pen Celebration Saturday, Oct. 29, salute the American flag during the celebration. Pictured from left are Leah Ann Jones of Kansas City, Kan., David Harrington of Kansas City, Kan., and Allen Yoakum of Liberty, Mo.
Bella Avery, 1, Shawnee, enjoys a sugar cookie.
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Point of View
The postal service is cutting back hours at some rural post offices. How often do you go to the post office?
“For my own personal use, I only go a couple times a year to mail gifts, usually around Christmas and family birthdays. At that time I usually buy a couple books of stamps that last for most of the year! For professional use, I go a couple times a month to check our PO Box.”
