Artists design commemorative gate for Battle of Black Jack site
A group of more than a dozen artists from the United States and Canada, led by Peter Parkinson and Terrence Clark, created a symbolic gate for the Battle of Black Jack historic site east of Baldwin City. The design blends prairie grasses, blackjack oak leaves, Santa Fe Trail wagon ruts, and a Bowie knife blade motif, echoing the 1856 clash between abolitionist John Brown and pro slavery forces.
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GOP seizes control of Kansas House and statewide races
Republicans widened their Kansas House majority to 92 33 and swept statewide offices in a historic election. Democrats and moderates lose power, ending a bipartisan coalition that funded schools and supported tax measures. Minority Leader Paul Davis warns of a shift to a conservative House with stricter abortion limits.
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Chile Miner Prepares for NYC Marathon After Trapped Ordeal
Edison Pena, 34, who spent 69 days in a collapsed mine with 32 others, ran 6 to 7 miles daily before a planned New York City Marathon. Miners say he trained in improvised boots, running twice daily to stay focused and send a message about safer workplaces and family bonds.
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Time to fall back clocks ends daylight saving time
The switch from daylight saving time occurs this weekend when clocks go back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday and daylight saving resumes next spring on March 13. Some people experience negative effects such as tiredness weight gain and winter blues while others may face more severe seasonal affective disorder.
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CHECK YOUR DETECTORS SAD HELP GUIDANCE
About 10 million Americans suffer from SAD with winter blues affecting many. Energy loss, fatigue, mood changes and social withdrawal are noted. advice includes outdoors 20 30 minutes, sun or supplements, light boxes 20 30 minutes, staying in touch with friends, and seeking professional help if mood worsens. Contact Aleese Kopf at 832-6354.
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Sunny and Cool Page 8B Forecast
Sunny and cool conditions with a high of 58 and a low of 29 across today. Light winds, clear to partly cloudy skies expected. Residents should bundle up for evening temperatures and adjust outdoor plans accordingly.
Douglas County’s Oldest Families Revisited
We catch up with modern-day descendants of Douglas County’s oldest families to trace lineage, land, and legacy, highlighting enduring ties to place and community through interviews and archival notes.
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