🌱 What’s next for Fairway’s long-empty former Houlihan’s corner?

Good morning to you Fairway! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What’s next for Fairway’s long-empty former Houlihan’s corner?
• How Fairway is remembering Officer Jonah Oswald three years later

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
• Friday: Humid; a stray a.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Plans for former Fairway Houlihan's space fall apart again — ‘Disappointing' (johnsoncountypost.com) — Fairway’s long-vacant former Houlihan’s site has lost its latest planned restaurant, after restaurateur Whitney VinZant told the city he can’t move forward with the American Fire concept despite a fresh development agreement. City officials and the property owner each point to unresolved lease issues, and Fairway leaders now say they’ll explore new options for this highly visible, incentive-backed property.
   

• 'How can I continue the rest of my life without my son?': Fairway Ofc. Jonah Oswald killed 3 years ago (kshb.com) — Fairway is preparing to mark three years since Officer Jonah Oswald was killed in the line of duty, as his mother shares memories and reflects on her ongoing grief. She discusses how his death reshaped her life, the recent murder trial, and the permanent tributes to him at the Fairway Police Department ahead of the suspect’s upcoming sentencing.
   

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📸 Around Fairway

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fairway

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Saturday August 8

• Principal's & Donuts!
  Rushton Elementary School Primary Students Playground
  8:30 am

Monday August 10

• Sneak-A-Peek
  Highlands Elementary School 6200 Roe, Mission, KS 66205
  4:00 pm
• Back to School Night
  Rushton Elementary School 6001 W 52nd St, Mission, KS 66202
  4:30 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Ice Cream Social - Meet the Teacher
  Westwood View Elementary School WV
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Viking Voyage
  Shawnee Mission West High School SM West
  5:00 pm
• AP/College Now
  Shawnee Mission West High School SM West Cafeteria
  5:00 pm
• Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
  City of Shawnee City Hall at 11110 Johnson Drive
  5:30 pm
• JH/HS Football Parent Mtg
  Service Valley Charter Academy Olathe, KS 66061
  6:00 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  De Soto, KS Calendar De Soto, KS 66018
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Principal's & Donuts!
  Rushton Elementary School Primary Students Playground
  8:30 am
• Movie @ Miller: Lilo & Stitch (2025) →
  De Soto, KS Calendar, 8205 Ferry Road, De Soto
  8:30 pm

Monday August 10

• Popsicle Pop-in
  Briarwood Elementary School Briarwood
  4:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Mission

• U.S. House District 3 race set, with Rep. Sharice Davids facing former Shawnee city leader Eric Jenkins (johnsoncountypost.com)
• Find Top Hospice Care Jobs in DeKalb, MO (care.com)
• Incumbent Mike Kelly, Karen Crnkovich will face off to lead Johnson County board (kansascity.com)

Prairie Village

• Açai bowl shop targeting new shop at Overland Park's Bluhawk (johnsoncountypost.com)
• Johnson County chair race down to 2 — incumbent Mike Kelly, challenger Karen Crnkovich (johnsoncountypost.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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