United Way commits $75K to local programs
United Way of Douglas County provides 75000 in funding for two efforts. One supports assault prevention through Safe Bar Alliance Not On Our Watch with GaDuGi Safe Center and Douglas County Attorney’s Office. The other backs junior high work force readiness programs. Chrissie Heikkila notes bar owner leadership and bar outreach will distribute prevention materials at venues.
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Van Go artists finish Benchmark benches for library tribute
Grace Miller, 17, plus 19 other at risk youths, created benches for Van Go Inc Benchmark 2010. Miller painted a memorial bench for a client’s mother at the Lawrence Public Library, reflecting mandalas and Ukrainian eggs. A Friday unveiling follows a May to June program pairing teens with local businesses and institutions.
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Bachelorette Casting Draws Kansas City Area Hopefuls
Women and a few men from the Kansas City region auditioned at Renee Kelly’s Castle in Shawnee for a chance to appear on The Bachelor or The Bachelorette. The event ran 5 to 9 pm with four private interview rooms and an expected 150 to 300 hopefuls. Mentions of wedding dress partners and a convivial setup align with the romantic casting mood.
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Shawnee
Kansas City
ABC
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Castle
Kelly
Laura
Couture
Overland Park
Suspect pleads not guilty to Lawrence credit union robbery
Timothy Hays, 21, pleaded not guilty in federal court to armed bank robbery and use of a firearm during the July 12 EU Credit Union heist in Lawrence. A grand jury in Kansas City, Kan., indicted him. surveillance photos aided arrests. He faces up to 25 years plus firearm penalties, with next court date August 23 before Judge Carlos Murguia. Also, a Tonganoxie couple pleaded no contest to hosting parties with underage alcohol access, with sentencing set for August 18.
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EU Credit Union
Sixth St
National Credit Union Administration Board
Leavenworth County District Court
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Richard L. Whaler
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Leavenworth
Lawrence Police Citizens Academy Schedule This Fall
The Lawrence Police Department will run a Citizens Academy from Oct 5 to Nov 4, totaling 30 hours. It skips Oct 14 during the KU football game. The course covers police procedures, training, legal issues, and philosophy with access to officers and staff. Applicants must be 18, a Lawrence resident, with clean background, and provide three local references. Applications at lawrencepolice.org.
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Citizens Police Academy
Citizens Academy
Lawrence
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Gasoline Prices Hit Stations With Low Deals
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as 2.52 at several stations. If you spot a lower price, call 832-7154.
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