Lawrence Rail Trail bids come in under budget
Lawrence based B D Johnson Excavating won the Rail Trail contract for 591632 dollars funded 60 percent by a state grant and 40 percent by city sales tax. The project adds a 10 foot trail from 11th to 23rd streets with crossings, a raised crosswalk, a pedestrian bridge over Burroughs Creek, and connections to Parnell Park and Hobbs Park. Construction starts early October and continues into January with possible expansion.
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Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department
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City Commission Adopts New Health Plan and Depot Study
City commissioners unanimously approved a contract with CIGNA and Delta Dental to replace Blue Cross Blue Shield for health insurance, seeking to curb roughly $1 million yearly costs. They also approved a $25,000 study of repairs at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Depot, aiming to secure state grants, with ownership hoped by year end. Megan Gilliland named communications manager, succeeding Lisa Patterson.
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New Jersey Streets
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City of Leavenworth
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Bear culled after string of Aspen home break-ins
Wildlife officers killed a 550-pound black bear blamed for increased bear activity in Aspen and Pitkin County. The bear, captured in a barbecue scented cage, will be killed within hours for safety concerns as nine bears have been slain this summer amid more aggressive foraging. Aspen police logged about 200 bear sightings in August, up from 16 last year, according to Chief Richard Pryor.
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Richard Pryor
Obama Speech Draws GOP Praise At School Address
President Obama’s back to school address urged students to persevere and improve, framed as motivational rather than political. Laura Bush defended the talk and Newt Gingrich praised its tone, while White House officials noted uncertainty about school showings. Republicans nationwide offered measured praise amid prior criticism.
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