Royal inspiration: Former MLB catcher Ed Hearn bringing message to Shawnee
Ed Hearn recalls being asked to speak at an Overland Park Rotary Club meeting back in 1994.
Local news
Living the dream: Stand-up comedian from Shawnee recalls early years in LA
Jon Schieszer didn’t always dream of being a stand-up comedian.
- Kansas State University students from Shawnee earn honors June 19
- Shawnee City Council OKs culvert replacement June 19
- Shawnee resident makes chancellor’s list June 19
- Adult literacy organization now seeking volunteers June 19
- Royal inspiration: Former MLB catcher Ed Hearn bringing message to Shawnee June 19
Sports
KAMO Shootout: Mill Valley, St. James boys basketball teams give youth experience
Mill Valley, which placed third this past season in 5A, had a fair showing in the KAMO Shootout, making it to the quarterfinals before losing to Blue Springs South (Mo.).
- Windmiller named Kansas MVP in all-star football game loss June 14
- SM Northwest girls basketball wins tournament title at Oklahoma State June 12
- KSHSAA announces new state volleyball sites June 12
- Four Jaguars named to all-state softball team; De Soto, Aquinas also represented June 12
- St. James, Maranatha girls track coaches named coaches of year June 11
Local news
Nieman Road discussion will take place June 20
The City of Shawnee will continue where its Shawnee Mission Parkway and Nieman Road study left off with its community connections focus on Nieman Road generally between Shawnee Mission Parkway and Johnson Drive.
- Kansas State University students from Shawnee earn honors June 19
- Shawnee City Council OKs culvert replacement June 19
- Shawnee resident makes chancellor’s list June 19
- Adult literacy organization now seeking volunteers June 19
- Royal inspiration: Former MLB catcher Ed Hearn bringing message to Shawnee June 19
Living
Five questions: Thirsty plants
Rains of the last two months give hope that the drought of the previous two summers has ended.
- Food: Cut the fat, not the flavor with updated spin on fish tacos June 19
- Food: Milk chocolate, maple and bacon combine for a decadent Father’s Day treat June 12
- Food: ‘Turkey Helper’ is secret to flavorful poultry burgers June 5
- More wineries, more elbow room expected for this year’s Winesong at Riverfest May 30
- Food: Mac and cheese and pulled pork — together at last! May 29
Living
Food: Milk chocolate, maple and bacon combine for a decadent Father’s Day treat
These cookies aren’t exactly a healthy treat for Dad, what with 1/2 cup of maple sugar and 1/2 cup of bacon fat, not to mention the bacon itself. Why not embrace these treats for what they are and let Father’s Day be a day of indulgence for your dad?
- Food: Cut the fat, not the flavor with updated spin on fish tacos June 19
- Food: ‘Turkey Helper’ is secret to flavorful poultry burgers June 5
- More wineries, more elbow room expected for this year’s Winesong at Riverfest May 30
- Food: Mac and cheese and pulled pork — together at last! May 29
- Unsolved Kansas murder muse for Ottawa author May 28
Sports
Four Jaguars named to all-state softball team; De Soto, Aquinas also represented
Four Mill Valley softball players have been recognized on the Class 5A all-state team, including a first-team selection by Kelli Spring.
- KAMO Shootout: Mill Valley, St. James boys basketball teams give youth experience June 17
- Windmiller named Kansas MVP in all-star football game loss June 14
- SM Northwest girls basketball wins tournament title at Oklahoma State June 12
- KSHSAA announces new state volleyball sites June 12
- St. James, Maranatha girls track coaches named coaches of year June 11
- Kansas State University students from Shawnee earn honors June 19
- Representative has perfect legislative voting record June 19
- Shawnee City Council OKs culvert replacement June 19
- Shawnee resident makes chancellor’s list June 19
- Adult literacy organization now seeking volunteers June 19
- Royal inspiration: Former MLB catcher Ed Hearn bringing message to Shawnee June 19
- Living the dream: Stand-up comedian from Shawnee recalls early years in LA June 19
- Food: Cut the fat, not the flavor with updated spin on fish tacos June 19
- Nieman Road discussion set for this Thursday June 18
- New phone scam targeting area restaurants, police say June 18
- Five questions: Time for sunscreen June 18
- This year’s Old Shawnee Days ‘one of the most successful’ June 11, 2013 2 comments
- On the street: Do you have a green thumb? May 28, 2013 3 comments
- On the street: Have you ever been directly affected by a tornado or other natural disaster? May 29, 2013 2 comments
- Shawnee man killed in motorcycle accident on I-35 ramp May 27, 2013 2 comments
- On the street: What do you like most about Old Shawnee Days? June 5, 2013 1 comment
- Inadvertantly sent Kansas Department of Revenue email shows expectation of revenue gain in May May 31, 2013 1 comment
- May 29, 2013 1 comment
- Photo: Mill Valley senior Logan Zavodny hands off to senior Staton ... May 24, 2013 1 comment
- Photo: Mill Valley senior Emily Brigham reacts after setting a new ... May 24, 2013 1 comment
- Man in custody after Shawnee liquor store robbery, matches description of man involved in convenience store robberies May 24, 2013 1 comment
Today's events
Upcoming events
- Annual Shawnee St. Patrick’s Parade March 16
- Lansing Fourth of July Celebration July 4
- Lansing Fourth of July Celebration July 4
- Shawnee Rotary Club June 21
More events
Births
- Riley and Amanda Rothe, a girl.
- Bobbie Jo and Brett Robert Clark, a girl.
- J.R. and Lauren Lobner.
- Michael and Kim Robbins, a boy.
- Ryan and Sarah Fagan.
Obituaries
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Point of View/Shawnee
Summer is road construction season. Are there any area road projects you’re ready to see completed?
“Actually, all of them. Although necessary, road construction is always a nuisance and a danger. Kansas, at least Johnson County, is very good at working fast and well.”

