Make a Difference Day needs near 200 volunteers
About 170 volunteers are expected to participate in Make a Difference Day on Oct. 23, with the Roger Hill Volunteer Center aiming for 200 volunteers and a sign-up goal of 150 by Oct. 15. Fourteen agencies have signed up for efforts from trail restoration to painting, as Emily Hampton notes the revival of the fall service day.
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Local Volunteer Drive Seeks Helpers Through October 15
Interested volunteers should contact Roger Hill Volunteer Center at 865 5030 by Oct. 15 to sign up. Projects last two to three hours. Participants may volunteer individually or in groups.
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KU to host economic policy conference in October
KU will host the Kansas Economic Policy Conference organized by economics professor Donna Ginther. Attendees include KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little, Senate President Steve Morris, and Regents Chairman Gary Sherrer. The event highlights higher education’s value and the funding debate, with regents stressing the economic benefits of universities and the need for legislative support.
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Lawrence hosts fourth annual zombie walk downtown
Lawrence residents joined hundreds in the fourth annual Zombie Walk as costumed participants shuffled along Massachusetts Street from South Park. Spectators, including L. Marie Avila and her son Damenko, watched the undead parade with fascination and a touch of fear as others posed with fake blood and elaborate makeup. Gordzica, a participant, noted her affinity for zombies as she escorted her young daughter Alyssa in a pink skeleton outfit.
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Library unveils Kan-themed puzzle in Kansas
The State Library released a 550-piece Kansas themed puzzle featuring Sunflower State heroes heroines and sites. Sold across the state including The Raven in Lawrence and The Kansas Sampler, the puzzle retails for 17.95 dollars. State Librarian Jo Butler noted the design originated from the 2011 Kansas Reads poster and blossomed into a saleable puzzle.
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Man gets 22 years for prostitution ring
A north west Missouri man, Randal Jennings of Chillicothe, was sentenced to 21 years, 10 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to running a prostitution ring with four girls aged 16 or 17. He recruited the teens, took explicit photos, and advertised them for sex in online ads following an undercover sting in Johnson County, Kansas.
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Rooks County Moves Ahead With New Airport Plan
Rooks County commissioners voted to zone land for a new airport five miles south of Stockton. A 5000 foot runway will replace grass strips used by Stockton and Plainville, with a wind farm on the lake side possibly affected. Officials say the $4 million project aims to boost long term economic growth and could begin this month with an opening planned for late next year.
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Patrol seeks deals at gas stations with low prices
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as 2.65 at several stations. If you find a lower price, call 832-7154.
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