Local painter wins 2023 International Artist of the Year
Thelma Simons won the 2023 International Artist of the Year Award from the United Kingdom art club SAA for her painting Squirrel Watch. The portrait features her husband Bill and their Australian Kelpie Joy at a bay window watching squirrels, created as a birthday gift for Bills 80th birthday. Simons shows three years of painting experience amid 2,000 plus submissions.
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Lawrence Parks plan envisions riverfront path near Seventh Street
Community members and the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department are envisioning future enhancements along the Kansas River from Seventh Street to Constant Park and across the river. The process aims to map a connected riverfront path with input from residents and local officials.
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Community Christmas Dinner Planned Monday at Local Church
The Community Christmas Dinner is free and open to all from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church at 946 Vermont St. Meals can be delivered. those who did not preorder can call 785-841-1516 after 6 a.m. Monday to request delivery.
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Lawrence Navy captain named to 10th Circuit judge post
Rich Federico, a Lawrence based Navy captain and federal public defender, was confirmed by the Senate 61 to 29 to join the U S Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. He was nominated by President Biden after Judge Mary Beck Briscoe’s retirement and the confirmation included support from Kansas Senators Moran and Marshall.
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