Sound Off contact for Antiques Roadshow queries
Directions to reach Antiques Roadshow staff for tickets questions and submissions. The note lists PBS program contact page, a phone number 832-7297 and an email to Sound Off at ljworld.com for inquiries related to the 2013 tour and show questions.
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On the Street March Madness Bracket Question
Meagan Thomas asks readers at LJWorld.com about entering a March Madness bracket contest asking for thoughts from Massachusetts readers and the public responses.
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Open Day for Clinton Lake Softball Cages Canceled
The Clinton Lake Softball Complex canceled opening day for batting cages after thieves disabled all equipment by stripping copper wire. City workers reported the theft around 11 30 a.m. Monday. damages cover lights pitching machines and a token dispenser. Police believe theft occurred in the first two weeks of the month. The cost and repair timeline are undetermined. Police investigating.
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Births in Lawrence and Lansing Prompt New Arrivals
Ashley Powell and Ben Wilson of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Sunday. Kara McManus of Lansing welcomed a girl on Monday. Jeff and Stephanie McDaniel of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Monday.
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Town Talk on Eighth Street to host entertainment zones and sports events
The area will permit outdoor beer sales in an entertainment zone during multiple events. April 18 features top women's long jump Relays closing West Eighth Street. An Art in the Park fair on May 5 runs along Massachusetts Street. May 3-5 hosts the Antique Automobile Club swap meet at the Douglas County Fairgrounds with Farmland property used for parking. The 50th swap meet marks the event, and Sept 28 brings the Rev It Up Hot Rod Hullabaloo car show on Massachusetts Street.
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Supreme Court splits on citizen proof for motor voter use
Justices debated if states may require U S citizens to document citizenship to register under the federal motor voter program. Arizona argues it protects against noncitizen voting while opponents say it clashes with the National Voter Registration Act. The case centers on Proposition 200 and implications for Alabama Georgia Kansas and Tennessee.
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Bill seeks changes to classified employee appeals
A proposal would exempt public safety agency employees from changes to a decades-old classified system. Henry urges in depth study of altering job dismissals and demotions, while Rhoades cites anecdotal input for flexibility in rewarding staff. Suellentrop says the measure would help bring top IT and legal staff, though workers fear political hiring over merit.
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Kansas debates 401k style pension plan to curb funding gap
The Kansas legislature weighs a 401(k) style pension design aimed at guiding workers on sav ings and investment growth to secure retirement. Supporters argue innovation can keep the funding gap in check while critics warn about market volatility and unresolved long-term liabilities for public employees.
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Town hall to discuss $92.5 million school bond
The Voter Education Coalition will sponsor a town hall on March 26 at 7 p.m. in the Carnegie Building at 200 W Ninth to discuss the $92.5 million school bond on the April 2 ballot. Attendees can hear presentations on school and tax impacts and ask questions about the bond.
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Markets End Lower Across Major Indices and Commodities
Major U.S. equities moved lower with the Dow dropping 62.05 points to 14,452.06, the Nasdaq sliding 11.48 to 237.59, and the S&P 500 falling 8.60 to 1,552.10. Treasury yields edged up, corn gained 3 cents to 7.20, soybeans fell 16.5 cents to 14.09, wheat slipped 7.25 cents to 7.44, oil rose 29 cents to 93.74, gold rose sharply to 1,604.60, silver gained 2.3 cents to 28.87, and platinum declined 13.20 to 1,579.20.
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