County delays permit for rural tofu producer
Douglas County commissioners postponed a decision on Central Seyfoods a rural tofu producer seeking a conditional use permit at East 1500 Road. Neighbors urged rejection while Jim Flory questioned location suitability though some support the business. A clarifying legal opinion was sought and a final vote set for November 19.
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County Commission
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Smalleduction Company
Douglas County
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Mn Commission
Jim Flory
Ird
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Flory
Mike Gaughan
First District
Graves backs Roberts in Kansas Senate race
Former Kansas governor Bill Graves endorsed Senator Pat Roberts and recorded a statewide radio ad as Roberts seeks support in a tight race against independent Greg Orman. Graves, a leader of the GOP moderate wing, highlighted Roberts’s ability to deliver projects for Kansas while noting a potential future role on the Agriculture Committee. The endorsement follows a parade of high-profile Republicans aiming to boost Roberts ahead of the November 4 election.
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Bill Graves
Pat Sborts
Nationa
Roberts
Greg Orman
Gra
Kansas
Senate Agriculture
Graves
Orman
Clathe Insineceman
Common Sense
Dave Beattie
Robarts
Texas
Ted Cruz
Sarah Palin
Mitt Romney
American Trucking Associations
Corry Bliss
Youth services director receives Buford M. Watson Jr. honor
Pam Weigand, director of Douglas County Youth Services, was awarded the Lawrence chamber of commerce Buford M. Watson Jr. Award on Tuesday at Maceli's. Weigand has led the department since 1992 and oversaw programs such as the first Detention Day School and a care management system named Positive Behavior Supports.
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Buford M. Watson Jr
Chamber
Pam Weigand
Douglas County
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Buford Watson
Weigand
Kansas University
Washburn University
Holly Myers
Maceli’s
New Hampshire St. Myers
Youth Services Department
KU student charged with campus rape remains enrolled
A Kansas University student charged with rape at a residence hall remains enrolled at KU on bond. University officials cited confidentiality of investigations and noted interim actions can be taken. The case involves two 21-year-old men charged in Douglas County District Court for rape of a victim unable to consent.
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Kansas University
Erinn Barcomb-Peterson
Douglas County
Hashinger Hall
Olathe
Lawrence
Johnson County Community College
Dennis Day
ICCC
Day
JCCC
Jack Martin
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