County Commission to review auditor's report
Douglas County will consider the annual auditor's report on 2014 finances showing no major weaknesses or discrepancies. The independent audit by Allen, Gibbs & Houlik found a strong financial condition with no material weaknesses. The commission meets Wednesday at 4 PM in the Douglas County Courthouse to review the findings and discuss publication and sharing steps.
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The Hardest Thing to Earn in Lecompton Film Debut
KU film student Benjamin Waller recalls funding the 80 minute feature The Hardest Thing to Earn a labor of love shot in Lawrence and Lecompton. The story follows Paxton and Gianna in a hometown tale inspired by high school pressures and a survivor's secret. After Liberty Hall screenings, Waller eyes film festivals including South by Southwest and values ongoing dialogue over answers.
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AmeriCorps aids Douglas County students with grant boost
AmeriCorps members will assist struggling students during the school day focusing on math and reading and later in after school programs. The United Way of Douglas County received a 260000 grant from the Kansas Volunteer Commission to support 20 AmeriCorps members delivering direct services to improve health and employment prospects for vulnerable teens and adults. The grants come from the Kansas Volunteer Commission and the Corporation for National and Community Service.
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Kansas pioneer Judge McFarland dies at landmark election
Justice McFarland, the first woman to become a district court judge in Kansas, dies at age after a long career. Shawnee County Judge Frank Theis recalls her role in diversifying the court and her well regarded presence on the bench. Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss calls her death regrettable and praises her pioneering service.
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Kansas Supreme Court
Lawton R. Nuss
Nuss
Contact details for Peter Hancock and story credit
The text lists contact information for Peter Hancock at phancock ljworld.com and the phone number 354 4222. Reporter Conrad Swanson contributed to this story.
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Ljworld.com
Peter Hancock
Phancock
Local births record in Ottawa and Lawrence areas
Bailey Thornsbury and Jacob Kennedy welcome a girl in Ottawa on Monday. Kendra and Chris Bacon greet a boy in Lawrence on Tuesday. Samantha Bishop and Nick Simmons expect a girl in Lawrence on Tuesday. Jeff and Emily Dennis with Jeremiah and Kristin Schmidt announce a girl in Eudora on Tuesday.
Journal-World awaits ruling on arrest affidavit release
Journal-World seeks disclosure of the arrest affidavit for Lawrence man William Joseph Ellis Jr. charged July 27 with two counts of rape of a child under 14. Kansas law gives 10 business days for a decision on redaction or release. 15 days have passed since notice.
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Fire department marks centennial with five station tours
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical celebrates 100 years as a municipal department by offering tours of all five Lawrence stations next month. Attendees meet firefighters view equipment and trucks and watch demonstrations during birthday parties at Station 3 Sept 5, Station 1 Sept 12, Station 4 Sept 19, Station 5 Sept 26, and Station 2 Oct 3 with varied afternoon start times.
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Kansas judge faces second complaint over testimony in conduct case
TOPERA Kansas panel finishes two day hearing on Sedgwick County District Judge Timothy Henderson. he already faced a 90 day suspension this year for alleged inappropriate comments to female attorneys. A prior complaint accuses him of not testifying truthfully in a hearing. Retired judges Schmidt and Schmisseur testified they never doubted his honesty in past dealings.
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Topera
Kansas
State Commission On Judicial Qualifications
Sedgwick County
Timothy Henderson
Henderson
Kansas Supreme Court
Jean Schmidt
Shawnee County
Robert Schmisseur
Pratt County
Universal Crossword Correction For Monday Ta De Te
Crossword puzzle fragment lists across and down clues with partial phrases. Entries include various topics from historical events to film and literature, with a few proper names and film titles mixed in, reflecting a typical newspaper correction page.
On Horseback by Marsha Handley Puzzle of Clues and Answers
A word list puzzle titled On Horseback by Marsha Handley presents numbered clues from 48 to 61 with several entries hinting at wordplay and cross references. The format resembles a crossword style grid with varied definitions, puns, and abbreviations, inviting solvers to fill in terms matching given hints.
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