Mackey Merry Makers celebrate 75 years of community service
Members of the Mackey Merry Makers Club gather at Cathy Wagner's home northeast of Lawrence to mark 75 years since the sewing club started during winter 1940 at Mackey School District. The group, now 14 members, honors founder Anna Gardner's aim of friendship and neighborly help while funding Salvation Army and local charities.
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Lawrence sees modest rise in early holiday sales tax
State figures show Lawrence shoppers spent more than last year during the early holiday season, with January checks reflecting November activity. Collections rose 0.8 percent, a better showing than many Kansas retail centers, though officials caution about lingering concerns. Local officials at City Hall note Valentine’s Day shopping looms.
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Inside Classified Comics and Deaths Listing
Classified page item summarizes local business, comic and death notices with brief entries. Highlights include community notices and obituary references, reflecting local market listings and cultural items.
Lawrence district to supply laptops and hotspots next year
The Lawrence school district announced plans to provide laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots to every student in need for the upcoming school year, ensuring equitable tech access across the district.
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Kansas Supreme Court cues funding plan for schools
The Kansas Supreme Court warned it may block public schools from opening next year if lawmakers fail to craft a constitutional funding method. Senate leader Sen. Susan Wagle said a new finance formula will take more time, possibly another year, due to the need for collaboration and diverse district needs.
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Bledsoe push for videotaped interrogations in Kansas
A Kansas man who served 16 years for killing his brother testified for a bill requiring recorded interrogations of suspects arrested for capital cases. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement groups oppose the measure.
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