🌱 How one Eudora online purchase turned into a $557 scam

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In today's newsletter:

• How one Eudora online purchase turned into a $557 scam

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 72.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 94 and low of 75 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Eudora records 1 scam in June (lawrencereporter.com) — Eudora residents reported just one scam to the Better Business Bureau in June, an online purchase that cost a local consumer $557.10. The case highlights how BBB’s Scam Tracker can help neighbors share experiences, spot patterns, and protect each other as fraud losses continue climbing nationwide.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday July 15

• 1 Million Cups Lawrence →
  Lawrence Chamber of Commerce KU Innovation Park 2029 Becker Dr Lawrence, KS (location can change - check out the FB page for updates)
  9:00 am
• Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
  Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center 635 SW Gage Topeka, KS 66606
  9:00 am

Thursday July 16

• City Council Meeting →
  De Soto, KS Calendar De Soto, KS 66018
  7:00 pm
• Positive Bright Start Line Dancing Fundraiser
  Lawrence Chamber of Commerce 718 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044
  7:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• The Lawrence Farmers Market
  Lawrence Chamber of Commerce 824 New Hampshire St. Lawrence, KS. 66044
  7:30 am

Sunday July 19

• Game On, De Soto: Final Match Watch Party →
  Riverfest Park, 33440 W 79th St, De Soto
  2:00 pm
• Movie in the Park: Kicking & Screaming →
  De Soto, KS Calendar, 33440 W 79th Street, De Soto
  5:30 pm
• Woodlawn Hangout - Splashpad/Lyons Park
  Woodlawn Elem Lawrence, KS 66044
  6:00 pm

Tuesday July 21

• USD497: Summer Meal Kits Pick-up
  Lawrence USD 497 Douglas County Fairgrounds Open Pavilion, 2120 Harper St, Lawren
  7:00 am
• Bid Openings
  Lawrence City Meetings City Commission Room, City Hall, 6 E. 6th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
  3:35 pm

Tuesday August 25

• Coffee Club →
  Linwood Community Library, 19649 Linwood Rd, Linwood
  9:00 am

Monday August 31

• Knitting Club at Linwood →
  Linwood Community Library, 19649 Linwood Rd, Linwood
  4:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Eudora. Apply here.
• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Eudora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eudora here.

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🗞 Nearby News

De Soto

• Headlines for Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (kansaspublicradio.org)

Lawrence

• Lawrence completes $74.3 million overhaul of Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant (smartwatermagazine.com)
• K.C. company plans to start program for Lawrence residents to recycle food waste, create area compost facility (ljworld.com)
• Measles virus detected in Lawrence wastewater (fox4kc.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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