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By the end of March, Topeka will have its second operational Scooters Coffee location. According to franchisee Curt VanLaningham, who co-owns the new shop with business partner Randy Fair, the Scooters being built at 3830 S.W. 29th St. is scheduled to officially open March 29. The new Scooters shop will likely hold a grand opening a few weeks after that, once the business is running smoothly, VanLaningham said. "Were really excited to get this one open and serve a different part of Topeka," ...

A reception is being held Friday to honor longtime Topeka developer and businessman Ross Freeman, who died Thursday at the age of 81. According to Freemans obituary, published by Dove Cremations & Funerals, a reception will be held from 2:30-4 p.m. Friday, March 12, at the Dillon House, 404 S.W. 9th St., to celebrate the late Topekans life. In accordance with COVID-19 protocols, the family requests that attendees wear masks and practice social distancing. Freeman, who was born in Ellsworth an...