Home Newsletter-Late-Week A living tribute at a local park in Independence A living tribute at a local park in IndependenceMarch 21, 2025News, Newsletter-Late-Week Butterfly at George Owens Nature Park. [Photo courtesy of George Owens Nature Park] By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net When Kansas City resident and Paola, Kansas native Michelle “Mickey” Ogrodnik died last year at age 69, her family wanted to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close Previous Post 2025 EJC High School Boys Track and Field Preview: Blue Springs, Grain Valley look to repeat top 20 state showings Next Post What's Up Next area sports calendar Featured Local Savings -
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