Douglas County Fair to Run as Usual Amid Court Use
The Douglas County Fair will proceed July 24 to 31 with traditional events including demolition derby bull bash livestock shows and free entertainment despite court facilities being used as off site courtrooms. Pre fair events begin July 17 and community excitement remains high according to Margaret Kalb executive secretary for the fair board.
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Memorial for 1882 lynching victims set in Oak Hill Cemetery
A public memorial will be held at 7 p.m. today in the potter's field area of Oak Hill Cemetery to honor three Black men lynched by a white mob on June 10 in 1882. Organizer KT Walsh says the event includes prayer and reflection and welcomes all attendees.
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KU updates mask policy amid COVID discussions
Chancellor Douglas Girod gave his weekly update on campus COVID matters and addressed questions about KU mask requirements. The university is no longer requiring masks for on campus activities, signaling a shift in policy and ongoing adjustments to safety protocols.
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State selects 614 small cities for virus aid in Kansas
Waldron Mayor Shirley Nelson welcomed federal pandemic relief of 1517.07 dollars for her tiny Harper County town. The Kansas list names Baldwin City Lecompton and Eudora among 614 communities to receive American Rescue Plan funds to spur a more inclusive resilient economy. Nelson noted Waldron lacks local businesses and relies on gravel to stabilize streets amid sand.
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