Kansas House District 10 race hinges on funding and growth
In Kansas District 10, Baldwin City residents Tony Brown a Democrat and Terri Lois Gregory a Republican seek the seat covering Baldwin City parts of Lawrence Palmyra Wakarusa Wellsville Ottawa and surrounding townships. Brown touts education funding and renewable energy while Gregory calls for spending restraint growth through private sector support and local funding shifts. Voters head to the polls November 2.
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Halloween events not too scary
Downtown Lawrence hosts a family friendly Halloween with trick or treat from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. across about 50 stores between Seventh and 10th streets. The official Halloween Beggars Night runs 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 with porch lights on to aid costumed youths.
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Jane Pennington
Lawrence Inc
Cheap Costumes Challenge Promises Frugal Frights
Lawrence readers are invited to craft a Halloween costume under ten dollars and submit a photo, materials list, prices, and contact info at lawrence com cheap halloween. Submissions will be posted on Facebook through the week with a winner announced October 29 and a mystery prize.
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Cheaphalloween
Bowling and A Band Benefit for Sheridan at Two Venues
A benefit event named Bowling & A Band will run 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Wayne & Larrys Sports Bar & Grill and Royal Crest Lanes 933 Iawa. Tickets are 10 per person with two bowling rounds and shoe rental. Live music by Film Eleven accompanies fundraising for Sheridan injured July 8 in Nebraska who sustained burns and lung damage. he has had intensive therapy and surgeries. For details contact Ryan Summerford at 816 218 7271 or email djohn ston haskell edu.
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Lincoln
Thursday gala backs sister city scholarships fundraiser
A fundraising gala at Castle Tea Room on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. supports scholarships for Lawrence students traveling to sister cities Eutin Germany and Hiratsuka Japan for cultural exchanges. Tuition helps but no student is denied due to finances. contact Bob Moody at 841-5946.
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Live chats with candidates set for today and week
LJWorld.com hosts live chats for national and state races with multiple candidates. Kansas AG Steve Six chats today 10 30 to 11 30 a m. Thursday Libertarian Jasmin Talbert 11 to noon and Douglas County commissioner candidate Mike Gaughan 2 to 3 p m. Monday Democratic candidate Stephene Moore chats 12 30 to 1 30 p m. Read transcripts and submit questions on LJWorld com chats.
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Derek Schmidt
Jasmin Talbert
Mike Gaughan
Douglas County
Stephene Moore
U.S
House of Representatives
3Rd District
Kids Voting seeks 99 more volunteers in Douglas County
Douglas County youths will cast unofficial ballots on Election Day November 2 with Kids Voting volunteers needed to cover shifts from 6 45 a m to 9 a m 2 30 p m to 5 30 p m and 5 30 p m to 7 30 p m at local polling sites. Lori Johns urges community members to help and notes the program boosts youth civic experience. To volunteer call 865 5030 or visit info rhvc org.
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Bowling event aids injured Haskell student
The Haskell Indian Nations University Cheer Squad hosts a benefit for Richard Sheridan Jr. a recent graduate injured in a life threatening car crash. It aims to raise funds to support his medical care and recovery.
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Haskell Indian Nations University
Richard Sheridan Jr
Father charged in accident amid prior convictions
Prosecutors allege the man Velasco faces a third conviction and a felony after an accident. A breath test indicated a blood alcohol content of 0.218, well above Kansas’ 0.08 limit. Velasco, freed after arrest, has a summons to appear in Douglas County District Court on November 30 as records from another state are sought.
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Branson
Douglas County District Court
Cancer Society sells pink tulips for breast cancer fight
The American Cancer Society and Cancer Action Network urge Douglas County residents to plant pink tulip bulbs in support of breast cancer awareness. Tulips are on sale 9 am to 5 pm Thursday at Douglas County Bank. A $20 donation earns a custom box of Pink Impression Darwin Hybrid bulbs and bulk orders are encouraged for group gardens.
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Cancer Action Network
Kansas
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