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The mayor of LEGO World | News, Sports, Jobs

News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Carol Shafto shows how she uses a small LEGO tool to help her place tiny LEGO pieces into place. In this photo, she is using it to properly seat a wire that connects light to one of the LEGO creations. ALPENA — Carol Shafto describes her collection of LEGO and […]

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When is a baby a person? Alaska House Bill 107 seeks to define legal status of the unborn | #alaska | #politics

In the logic of some, a developing infant in the womb is only a baby if the mom wants it to be. Otherwise, it’s extraneous tissue. The debate over when a living organism in the womb actually has any rights at all has been debated for decades in America. A bill by Alaska House Rep. […]

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As mayor, Hancock walked the arts walk | John Moore | Arts & Entertainment

Michael Hancock could “Imagine 2020” when he became Denver’s mayor in 2011. He just couldn’t imagine, you know … 2020. Who could? In 2013, Hancock launched “Imagine 2020,” Denver’s first strategic cultural visioning plan in 25 years. By activating a diverse cross-section of city, community and cultural leaders, Hancock made it plain from the start […]

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City of Ashland honors life of former mayor

The city of Ashland honored the life of its mayor Saturday afternoon.Richard Grauerholz died Friday, Nov. 4.He had served as the mayor of Ashland since 2014.Before becoming mayor, he spent 31 years as an instructor for the State of Nebraska Fire Marshal Training Division.His internment today included a Fireman’s Final Call.Jim Anderson will serve as […]

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Hall serves as honorary Mayor for a Day alongside Knowles | Journal-news

MARTINSBURG — Jayden Hall, a vibrant student at Martinsburg South Middle School, was chosen to be Mayor for a Day after being selected through an essay contest with the Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle. Hall spent Thursday with Martinsburg Mayor Kevin Knowles, learning about the innerworkings of the city, meeting employees in […]

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Arkansas

State of Arkansas directs $1 million in state funds for pregnancy centers

HARRISON, Ark. (KY3) – Sixteen Arkansas pregnancy resource centers have applied for a share of $1 million in state funding. Pregnancy resource centers are nonprofit organizations that educate women about alternatives to abortion and provide free pregnancy tests, medical referrals, and infant supplies. In Harrison, Informed Choices Women’s Center of the Ozarks is a provider […]

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Meet senior Sulav Rayamajhi, the ‘Mayor’ of Rockvale High School

You won’t find a bigger fan of all things Rockvale High School than senior Sulav Rayamajhi.  He’s lovingly known as the “Mayor of Rockvale” by his teachers, the administration and his fellow students.  “He’s our public relations,” Principal Steve Luker said. “He’s talking to the students. He reaches out and invites people to the games. […]

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