John Beaudoin, the Journal
International real estate firm Realty Executives officially cut the ribbon on their new location at 100 N.E. Tudor Rd., Wednesday with the help of the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce.
Steve Stringberg, Guest Columnist
Steve Stringberg is a guest columnist for the Journal.
I grew up in Sugar Creek and went to Carlisle Elementary at Sterling and U.S. 24. I still remember a drill called “duck and cover” the entire school had to practice several times a year.
Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times
Sales of new homes unexpectedly sank 12.4 percent in July to the lowest point since the government began keeping records in 1963.
David Koenig, AP Airlines Writer
Federal officials have hit American Airlines with a record penalty of $24.2 million over maintenance lapses that caused thousands of canceled flights in 2008.
John Beaudoin, the Journal
Sports Radio 810 WHB stopped by Maggie’s Mexican Restaurant, downtown Lee’s Summit, Friday for a live production of The Program, which runs daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
John Beaudoin, the Journal
The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest member and newest tenant at Summit Fair, Jos. A. Bank, 910 G Blue Parkway, Aug. 19. Jos. A. Bank is a men’s clothing store with mroe than 500 locations in 42 states.
The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest member and newest tenant at Summit Fair, Jos. A. Bank, 910 G Blue Parkway, Aug. 19. Jos. A. Bank is a men’s clothing store with mroe than 500 locations in 42 states.
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From left, Jessica Gillihan, Cathy Young, Pam Prouty and Julie Joos.
The local Driven to Succeed Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association announced new officers.
Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer
AP
Mike Watson, left, a business employment specialist works with Daniel Holm, 24, of Portland, while job searching at WorkSource Oregon, in Portland, Ore. Initial requests for jobless benefits rose last week to their highest level since April, a sign that hiring remains weak and some companies are still cutting workers.
WASHINGTON — Employers appear to be laying off workers again as the economic recovery weakens. The number of people applying for unemployment benefits reached the half-million mark last week for the first time since November.
More higher education cuts forecast
Miranda Wycoff, Journal Staff
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DLSMS staff and board members celebrate winning the “Show Me Missouri” award with state and national downtown revitalization experts from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Missouri Main Street Connection. This award is given to outstanding downtown revitalization organizations at the discretion of the judges. Front Row, L-R: Stacy Brandt, DLSMS Events and Marketing Coordinator; Sarah Shore, DLSMS Assistant Director. Back Row, L-R: Lauri Michel, National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Vice President for Community Revitalization; Jeanine Rann, DLSMS Executive Director; Doug Loescher, National Trust Main Street Center Director; Steve Tominia, DLSMS Board President; Gary Fruits, DLSMS Secretary; Drayton Riley, DLSMS Board Member; Gayla Roten, Missouri Main Street Connection’s Director.
Last week downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street was recognized once again for its accomplishments.
