Federal rules on tips and wages cited by restaurant group
The letter discusses tip handling for waiters and waitresses under federal labor and tax laws. Lee Culpepper of the National Restaurant Association notes minimum wages, tip credits, and tax withholdings. Separate items report a Douglas County case: David Wright faced multiple charges and a Nov. 4 preliminary hearing is set. police had not received all reports yet.
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Wright
Lawrence
Call Sound Off Questions to Journal-World Line
Readers are instructed to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and select category 7478 to hear a recording that prompts listeners to leave their question for Sound Off. The notice provides no other context or names.
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Lawrence chiropractor to retire from practice
A longtime Lawrence chiropractor, Mark E. Johnson, will retire after 19 years at Accident and Family Chiropractic Center. An open house for Johnson’s friends and patients runs today 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 3205 Clinton Parkway Ct. Also in Lawrence police checked two gunshot reports with no injuries or damage. A Rolling Stone exhibit opens at KU with a talk by Anthony DeCurtis at 7 p.m. Monday in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Advance voting deadline is noon Monday in Douglas County.
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the Rolling Stones
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Courthouse Sees Strong Advance Voting In City Election
About 500 people voted advance at the courthouse and 900 returned ballots from home. Jaimes reported 1,812 ballots mailed and 938 received so far. Advance voting runs 8 am to 5 pm today, 9 am to noon Saturday, and 8 am to noon Monday. She called it a promising tool despite newness for a gubernatorial race.
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Police report details vandalism at Phi Kappa Psi house
Eight tires on seven cars near the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house at 1602 W 15th were slashed between 12:20 a.m. and 2:25 a.m. Thursday, causing 925 dollars in damage. Witnesses across the street saw three white males in the area but did not see the act. George Wheeler said witnesses believed the men were intoxicated and seen leaving the scene with difficulty. Burglary and theft reports include chrome wheels valued at 2050 dollars stolen from a vehicle in the 1600 block of Harper, HVAC heater and items valued at 1849 dollars stolen from a residence in the 1300 block of Tennessee, a U-Haul top valued at 1500 dollars stolen from U-Haul, and three toilets, a screwdriver and other items valued at 1390 dollars stolen from a residence in the 3400 block of Tom O'Shanter. Emergency calls include fire and medical responses across several addresses, with smoke scares, spills, and vehicle fires noted.
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Tom O'Shanter
Births and Dismissals Mentioned in Lawrence Area Notes
Heather Mitchell and baby boy dismissed. Shawndra Rogers and baby born. Hameed Chaudhry and Shankaz Chaudhry in Lawrence welcome a girl on Wednesday. Mario Medina and Priscilla Medina in Lawrence welcome a boy on Thursday.
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Baby Boy
Lawrence
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Shankaz Chaudhry
Mario
Priscilla Medina
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Lawrencian Chuck Mead’s Song in Clay Pigeons
Lawrence musician Chuck Mead, born in Lawrence, has his song Your Brown Eyes featured in the film Clay Pigeons opening this week at Plaza Six. The track is performed by BR5-49 with Mead on vocals and guitar, alongside Gary Bennett Don Herron Jay McDowell and Shaw Wilson.
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Plaza Six
24Th
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Don Herron
Jay McDowell
Shaw Wilson
Local Newsroom Contacts and Roles Shared
Deputy Editor Bill Snead oversees operations and maintains contact details for the newsroom. Managing Editor Roger Verdon coordinates editorial strategy and staff, with direct lines listed for newsroom accessibility.
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Halloween events and school note dominate Lawrence Datebook
Lawrence Datebook lists no school in morning for staff development and grades, plus events: Halloween Open House at Kansas Union Ballroom, Pilot Club Antique Show, storytime at Lawrence Public Library, Habitat for Humanity Haunted House, Best of the Fests at the library, Kids in Costume at Farmers Market with free mini pumpkins, KU football vs K State, costume parade downtown, and trick or treat timings. Submit items by mail or email.
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