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Topeka native, trailblazing Black Marine to be namesake of Navy ship

May 11, 2022

The U.S. Navy Saturday will commission a ship named after Topeka native Frank E. Petersen Jr.., the Marines first Black aviator and Black general.

Source: cjonline.com

November 30, 2021

An estimated 300 youth athletes and their families are expected to come to Topeka for an inaugural youth track meet being held Feb. 19 at Washburn.

Source: cjonline.com