Local committee dubs NE News low hanging fruit
October 31, 2012 Low hanging fruit? That’s how one neighborhood committee person referred to this newspaper when this community minded newshound asked about paid advertising to support their event. Well,…
Salvation Army now accepting applications for Christmas assistance
Northeast News October 31, 2012 The Salvation Army in the Kansas City metropolitan area is now accepting applications for Christmas assistance. Eligible families and seniors aged 65 and older are…
Let the haunting begin!
October 31, 2012 Halloween traces its origins to the ancient Celtic holiday “Samhain” (pronounced “sow-in”), celebrating the end of the traditional summer growing season on Oct. 31. The Celts, who…
NEHS Vikings football creates dream season
By LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News October 31, 2012 Some have called it a dream season. Coach Terry McCray likes to say, “We got our swagger back.” For the first time…
Cliff Hanger to attract hundreds of participants this Sunday
By LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News October 31, 2012 Hundreds of runners will test their endurance and pack the winding roads of the Cliff Drive Scenic Byway this Sunday for the…
Lincoln Prep clinches Interscholastic League title
Northeast News October 31, 2012 Northeast Vikings’ boys soccer mounted a valiant effort against Lincoln College Prep Oct. 25 during the Interscholastic League Championship game, but fell short, losing 5-4.…
Christmas arrives early for Northeast residents
By LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News October 31, 2012 For some Northeast residents, Christmas arrived early this year. It didn’t come in the form of neatly wrapped gifts tucked under lighted…
chronicles
October 31, 2012 Eva Todd, 95, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away peacefully on Oct. 28, 2012, at Northcare Hospice. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to…