Christmas Hospital Caregivers Find Purpose Amid Pandemic
In Kansas hospitals Christmas morning included chaplain Steve Morgan comforting a grieving family in Wichita while nurses like Yvonne Murphy face long shifts. Across Topeka and Wichita, staff decorate, share snacks, and reflect on faith unity and family as COVID pressures mount and vaccines offer cautious hope for a return to normalcy.
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Morgan
Kansas
Yvonne Murphy
Topeka
Pfizer
Kansas Hospital Association
Ascension
Christi Health System
St. Francis Hospital
Holiday inflatable decorations brighten Massachusetts Street
Longtime music promoter and bar owner Mike Logan along with event organizer Ryan Robinson secured city permits to erect holiday themed inflatables along Massachusetts Street on Christmas Day, showcasing community festivities.
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Massachusetts
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Douglas County Register of Deeds Kay Pesnell to retire
Kay Pesnell, who has led Douglas County Register of Deeds Office for 18 years and served since 1990, will retire at month end after a 30-year career. She has been elected to her position four times and thanked constituents for their support. The office records real property ownership in the county.
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Douglas County
Kay Pesnell
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Blue Santa program helps record number of Lawrence families
The Lawrence Police Department Blue Santa charity and toy drive, begun in 2011, shipped gifts to a record number of families due to COVID-19. Elves shopped, wrapped, and porch-delivered gifts while officers contacted families in advance. each child under 17 received three gifts.
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Lawrence Police Department
Lawrence
Blue Santa
Ramsey
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