Pirate Cove Auction Nets Camaro, Tickets, and Toys for Charity
The annual Pirate Cove auction drew about 800 ticket buyers and raised around 100000 for education. Mary Beth Williams won a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible after a silent auction spree featuring concert tickets, a mountain fly fishing trip, a home theater system, and kid friendly items. Steven Quakenbush noted the car sold out at 50 per ticket and that the event remains strong despite economic worries.
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Newman seeks to stabilize Holcomb taxes in mayoral bid
Holcomb council president Newman, 38, seeks election as mayor to stabilize taxes amid growth along Tyson Road and Sunflower Electric plans. He highlights opportunities for business along Tyson Road and housing needs while favoring creative revenue to counter budget shortfalls. Other candidates include Brian Rupp Bernadette Reetz Jannelle Robins-Gaede and Mayor Cox, four vying for two council seats.
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States turn over lethal injection drug to DEA
The DEA seized key lethal injection supplies from Kentucky and Tennessee, halting executions in three states while it probes how the drug sodium thiopental was imported. Kentucky and Tennessee handed over their stocks, with Georgia previously confiscating its supply amid import questions.
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Orosco vows fresh view as USD 457 board faces new lineup
Garden City candidate Orosco argues funding is sufficient to run USD 457 schools with no major cuts, despite projected state aid losses. He would bring a different perspective if elected, noting a two mill increase in the local option budget and urging careful stewardship. Other contenders include Espino, Cruz, Blackburn, Bors, Rude, Wallace, Rodriguez, Dougherty and Hinojosa.
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Afghan attack on U.N. compound kills seven in Mazar i Sharif
Protests over Quran burning in Florida trigger deadly assault on a U.N. office in Mazar i Sharif Balkh province leaving seven foreigners dead including four Nepalese guards. Among the wounded were a Romanian and a Swede. victims also include a Norwegian pilot and a Romanian national. Authorities say over 20 arrests were made with a ringleader identified as an insurgent from Kapisa province.
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Election Day approaches in Finney County mayoral race
Incumbent Cox files for city council while council members Rupp and Robins- Gaede hold seats. Holcomb mayoral bid led by Gary D. Newman Jr. as the only mayoral candidate. Advance ballots must reach the Finney County Clerk by 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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