Preservation task force wraps up historic survey in Douglas County
The Natural and Cultural Task Force has held about six public meetings to gather wishes for spending 350000 dollars on historic and open space preservation. The final meeting occurs at 5 p.m. with a tour of Watkins Museum and a 5 30 p.m. discussion. Locals cited linking sites near Black Jack Battlefield, Santa Fe Trail areas, and historic homes in Baldwin City Eudora and Lecompton.
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Natural and Cultural Task Force
Douglas County
Ken Grotewiel
Watkins Community Museum of History
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Baldwin City
Black Jack Battlefield
Lawrence
Eudora
Charles Pilla
Lecompton
Old City
Plastikon seeks East Hills plant in Lawrence
Residents rally behind Plastikon Industries plan to open a Lawrence manufacturing facility for plastic vials for health labs. City officials send project to the Public Incentives Review Commission for recommendation while pledging support. The plant, in the Serologicals building, would start with 50 jobs and reach 126 in three years, with average salaries near 45000 annually.
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Plastikon Industries
Beth Johnson
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Public Incentives Review Commission
Lance Johnson
Johnson
Lawrence Project
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Chicago
South Carolina
Serologicals
East Hills Business Park
Moran Faces Tough Climb Against Rising Johnston in Senate Race
Kansas Democrats admire Lisa Johnston, but fear a loss to veteran U S Rep Jerry Moran in a GOP leaning state. Moran touts his broad appeal and hard campaign trail, while Johnston runs with limited funds and a bid to present a fresh, credible alternative.
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Lisa Johnston
U.S. Senate
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Jerry Moran
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Barack Obama
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Moran profile outlines career and family ties
Jerry Moran, born May 29 1954 in Great Bend, is a Kansas Republican with a law background. He served in the Kansas Senate from 1989 to 1996, was Senate majority leader in 1995 96, and has been the U S representative for Kansas 1st District since 1997. He earned economics studies at Kansas University in 1976 and a law degree from KU in 1981. His wife Robba and two daughters are noted, along with mentions of third party candidates Michael Dann and party affiliations. MORAN, page 5A.
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Kansas City
Hays
Kansas Senate
Senate
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Kansas
Kansas University
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Dean candidate for KU Law School visits campus
The first of four candidates to be KU Law School dean visited Tuesday. James Ming Chen, dean of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law since 2007, spoke at 3:45 p.m. in Green Hall.KU’s Andrew Drahozal chairs the search, with more visits to be announced 48 hours prior. Interim Dean Stephen Mazza remains in place after Gail Agrawal left for Iowa.
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Kansas University
School of Law
James Ming Chen
University of Louisville
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
Green Hall
Chris Drahozal
Jeff Vitter
Drakozal
Gail Agrawal
Law
University of Iowa
Stephen Mazza
Teacher's video charity appeal for giving $5,000
Lawrence teacher Jessica Green made a video for Dave Ramsey's Great Giving Challenge proposing how she would distribute $5,000. She would donate $1,000 each to the Lawrence Boys and Girls Club, Meals on Wheels, Community Shelter, Humane Society, and Housing and Credit Counseling. Supporters can vote daily through Nov 8. top three videos win $5,000.
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Lawrence
Jessica Green
Prairie Park School
Dave Ramsey
Green
Lawrence Boys and Girls Club
Lawrence Meals On Wheels
Lawrence Community Shelter
Lawrence Humane Society
Housing and Credit Counseling Inc
Daveramsey.com
Holiday City Halloween Event at Mary's Lake
Lawrence Parks and Recreation hosts Hoots Croaks Screams and Growls Halloween Trick-or-Treat from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday featuring Halloween characters live animals treats chili and refreshments. Admission is 3 per person for ages 3 and up or 10 for a family of four or more.
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Lawrence Parks and Recreation
Mary’s Lake
Gas prices dip to $2.61 at multiple stations
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 2.61 dollars at several stations and invites readers to call 832-7154 if they locate a lower price.
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