The Shawnee Dispatch / Shawn Linenberger

Shawn has been with The Mirror since 2001 and is the news editor.

Recent stories

No shadow: Tonganoxie Phil’s prognostication means so long winter, hello early spring; By Shawn Linenberger; 05:30 p.m., February 2, 2010 Updated 10:20 a.m.; If local residents are ready for spring to arrive early, they should be glad Tonganoxie Phil ventured outside Tuesday morning.
Youth granted continuation in juvenile case: By Shawn Linenberger; December 4, 2009; A 15-year-old Tonganoxie youth facing sexual misconduct charges in Johnson County Juvenile Court has been granted a continuation.
Teenager faces charges of sexual misconduct: By Shawn Linenberger; October 28, 2009; A 15-year-old Tonganoxie youth is scheduled to appear later this year in Johnson County Juvenile Court on charges he inappropriately touched a Shawnee youth and committed misconduct against four others.
Local teen faces sexual misconduct charges in Johnson County court: By Shawn Linenberger; October 28, 2009; A 15-year-old Tonganoxie youth has a date later this year in Johnson County Juvenile Court on charges he inappropriately touched a Shawnee youth and committed misconduct against four others.
Law enforcement officials find missing Tonganoxie couple: By Shawn Linenberger; 12:11 p.m., October 27, 2009 Updated 01:59 p.m.; A rural Tonganoxie couple who family had lost contact with Monday evening have been found.
Yellow Ribbon Program to help veterans with college tuition costs: By Shawn Linenberger; July 15, 2009; The program is a provision to the Post 9-11 G.I. Bill.
Events this weekend in area for bike enthusiasts: By Shawn Linenberger; June 5, 2009; Lawrence will be the place for the Kansas State Harley Owners Group 2009 rally this weekend, but other events also are planned for area motorcycle enthusiasts.
Vehicle linked to Florida homicide found abandoned near Tonganoxie: By Shawn Linenberger; 02:05 p.m., August 19, 2008 Updated 03:03 p.m.; The Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office is in search of a person of interest in a homicide that happened Wednesday or Thursday in Orange County, Fla.
Nashville sound pairs with Tonganoxie charm: By Shawn Linenberger; May 24, 2008; Tonganoxie isn’t quite the country music hub that Nashville claims fame to, or even Branson, Mo., but a downtown Tonganoxie music venue is a popular local spot for country music on the weekends.

Recent photos

Dr. Phil Stevens, also known as Tonganoxie Phil each Groundhog Day, did not see his shadow Tuesday. Stevens took on the role of Tonganoxie Phil for a Kansas City, Mo. radio station for a few years and continues the “meteorology” role today. Pictured with him is a stuffed toy groundhog that a patient gave him a few years ago.

Dan Hopkins

The city of Shawnee started its own Facebook page over the weekend and got nearly 90 fans in the page’s first 48 hours. Bridget Moser, projects specialist for the city, talks about setting up the page below.

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Point of View

Do you think the state should do more to help businesses near K-7 and Johnson Drive as an interchange is constructed?

Given the time the state has had to prepare, I don’t think completing the access road before starting/ closing Johnson Drive is an unreasonable request from these businesses or those of us who patronize them.

— Tiffany Bohm

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