Volunteers sought for Black Jack cleanup on Park Day
Volunteers are needed Saturday at Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park to assist in a Park Day effort. Work starts at 9 a.m. to remove a dilapidated outbuilding, pick up trash and branches, and spruce the park for the tourist season, with a 3 p.m. finish.
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Praeger warns Kansans of fake ObamaCare insurance scams
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger cautions residents especially seniors about fraudulent policies sold door to door as federal ObamaCare coverage. She urges people to “Stop. Call. Confirm.” and contact the Kansas Insurance Department at 800-432-2484 to verify licenses and programs before transacting.
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Gas prices drop to $2.67 at several stations
The Journal World found gas prices as low as 2 67 at several stations and asks readers to call 832 7154 if a lower price is located.
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Judge Seeks Mental Health Court for Youth Before Retirement
Judge Jean Shepherd, retiring January 11, aims to finish creating Douglas County's third Mental Health Court for youth offenders. The plan seeks a $50,000 federal grant and a $2.9 million road project to back the court, with up to 10 youths at a time, focusing on treatment and family involvement to reduce recidivism.
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Douglas County
Shepherd
Stull
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Lone Star
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Downtown merchants weigh library expansion plan in downtown Lawrence
Downtown Lawrence Inc members debated an $18 million library expansion and a possible 2 mill property tax increase at the Eldridge Hotel. Merchants warned higher taxes may raise rents, while library director Bruce Flanders noted architects will be interviewed to draft preliminary plans for the project.
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Lawrence Public Library
Rod Smith
Lawrence Inc
Eldridge Hotel
Merchants Group
Jane Pennington
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Bruce Flanders
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Principal to share duties at two Kansas schools
Broken Arrow principal Brian McCaffrey will split his duties next year between his current school and Wakarusa Valley School to save money. District leaders aim to pair two teaching staffs and maximize benefits for students amid a $4.6 million budget cut.
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Broken Arrow
Brian McCaffrey
Lawrence
McCaffrey
Wakarusa Valley
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