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United Way's free-ride program kicks off in Shawnee
United Way of Eastern Frontier Country (UWEFC), based in Shawnee, has just started a program where eligible residents can secure Lyft rides for a discount or for free. October kicked off the start of an opportunity for residents to use UWEFC’s newest program, Ride United.
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Fun, food, games to highlight St. Benedict Fall Festival
Thousands of fun seekers and bargain hunters are expected at the annual St. Benedict Catholic Church Fall Festival scheduled for Saturday, Oct.
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New corrections and municipal government laws
This session, we passed a number of bills that will make a real difference in how our state handles corrections and local government. These aren’t always the flashiest issues, but they matter because they affect public safety, county budgets, and the way our communities grow.Starting with new corrections laws, one of the biggest changes this…