Douglas County race centers on jobs and taxes
Incumbent Democrat Mike Gaughan and Republican Arch Naramore, both from Lawrence, campaign over jobs and tax funding for Douglas County. Gaughan backs economic growth and notes past tough budgets including a $69 million package with a tax increase plus $350,000 for heritage and open space and $350,000 for economic development.
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Lawrence
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Steve Six
Charles Jones
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Fifth graders lead Cordley School morning announcements
Dana Rath and Jaiden Younger join a district effort to preserve tradition as Cordley Fifth graders deliver the daily announcements on a retro Dukane intercom. The Lawrence district plans end of year recognitions and moving up ceremonies as elementary sixth graders transition to junior highs and ninth grades shift to district high schools.
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Lecompton plans granite veterans monument at landmark
Lecompton moves to honor all veterans with an 8 foot granite marker listing residents and former residents of Lecompton and Kanwaka townships since 1855. More than 700 names are expected, with alphabetical engraving beside Constitution Hall near 319 Elmore St.Organizers seek more names and reflect on a dedication aimed at inclusivity.
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Bedbugs bite Lawrence mother as infestations rise
Renee Mellenbruch, a 20 year old single mother in Lawrence, found bedbugs in her home after a special heat treatment, marking a second outbreak. Her two year old daughter has been bitten and baring daycare, with neighbors reporting long standing problems. Laser One Pest Management says heat treatments are costly and may not prevent recurrence.
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Topeka Man Dies in Quarry Conveyor Accident
A 52 year old Topeka man, William Oaks, was killed at the Hamm Quarry in Jefferson County when a conveyor system allegedly started up while he worked on it. The accident occurred around 8 14 a m Saturday. Responding units from Jefferson County emergency crews and Life Star found Oaks dead at the scene. Further details were not released Sunday.
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Candidates to chat ahead of election
LJWorld.com hosts three live candidate chats this week ahead of November’s general election. Linda Robinson and Tom Sloan discuss Kansas House District 45, Arch Naramore seeks Douglas County Commission District 1, Kevin Yoder answers questions for the 3rd Congressional District, and Steve Six faces Derek Schmidt for attorney general. Readers may submit questions and read transcripts at LJWorld.com/chats.
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Chancellor's Club to honor two KU scholars this week
Kansas University will recognize two faculty members at the Chancellor's Club celebration. Richard De George, university distinguished professor of philosophy since 1959, and Yu-Jui Yvonne Wan, KU Medical Center pharmacology and toxicology professor, director of the Liver Center, and Cancer Biology Program leader since 2007, will receive the awards for teaching and research.
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Yu-Jui Yvonne Wan
KUMC
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KU hosts UN official Pascoe on campus today
United Nations Under-Secretary General for Political Affairs B. Lynn Pascoe visits Kansas University as a KU alumnus to discuss recent missions abroad. He will take questions from the audience at a free public session in the third floor West Reading Room of Watson Library.
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Patrol Seeks Deals With Gas At $2.64 At Several Stations
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 2.64 dollars at multiple stations and invites readers to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price.
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