Melissa Treolo | Shawnee Dispatch

Recent stories

Flowers for a Fanning: Fallen World War II hero receives floral tribute in France: By Melissa Treolo; July 27, 2016; On July 31, 1944, William Fanning, a first-class private in the U.S. Army, was killed in action.
Aspiring Shawnee actor takes on ‘dream’ role in beloved musical: By Melissa Treolo; July 12, 2016; For Shawnee resident Erik Meixelsperger, portraying the lovable chimney sweep Bert in the musical “Mary Poppins” is the experience of a lifetime.
Well-versed Shawnee teens place second at national Bible quizzing tournament: By Melissa Treolo; July 10, 2016; Though written thousands of years ago, the Christian Bible is still relevant today. That’s what Shawnee teens Jesse Gunkel and Anna Clements believe.
Five places to catch Fourth of July fireworks near Shawnee: By Melissa Treolo; June 28, 2016; The Fourth of July is nearly upon us, and for many, that means one thing: fireworks.
CPR course takes guesswork out of life-saving: By Melissa Treolo; June 26, 2016; A number of years ago, a good friend of mine had a seizure right in front of me.
Shawnee water treatment manufacturing company a ‘star’ exporter: By Melissa Treolo; June 21, 2016; Much of Bob Rebori’s life revolves around water — or, more specifically, the treatment of water.
All in the family: ‘Drowsy Chaperone’ to feature father, his two daughters, granddaughter: By Melissa Treolo; June 16, 2016; For a handful of cast members in “The Drowsy Chaperone” at Theatre in the Park, performing really is a family affair.
Surpassing 100: Sharon Lane resident celebrates 101st birthday: By Melissa Treolo; June 11, 2016; Ella Terbovich has had a lot of birthdays — even more than most.
Come hear the music play: Theatre in the Park’s 2016 season is here: By Melissa Treolo; June 4, 2016; In her first experience with Theatre in the Park, Alison Huddleston is learning a lot and having a good time doing it.
School’s out for summer: But there’s still lots to keep kids occupied, engaged in Shawnee: By Melissa Treolo; June 2, 2016; Summer break is officially here for students in Shawnee Mission and De Soto school districts.

Recent photos

Family members Trudy Hurley, Forrest “Frosty” White, Lauryn Hurley and Stasha Case all are part of the cast of Theatre in the Park’s production of “The Drowsy Chaperone,” opening this weekend.

With a number of her family members present, Ella Terbovich begins blowing out the candles on her birthday cake Monday, the day she turned 101 years old.

A crowd of onlookers sat and listened to the music being performed on the main stage Friday night of the Old Shawnee Days festival.

The Gateway Highsteppers, a drill team based in Kansas City, Kan., wowed parade onlookers, who erupted in applause after a rousing drum and percussion performance Saturday during the Old Shawnee Days Parade.