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Associated Press The FBI searched Donald Trump’s Mara- Lago estate as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence, people familiar with the matter said Monday, a move that represents a dramatic and unprecedented escalation of law enforcement scrutiny of the former president. Trump, disclosing the search in a lengthy statement, asserted that agents had opened up a safe at his home and described their work as an “unannounced raid” that he likened to “prosecutorial misconduct.” The search intensifies the months-long probe into how classified documents ended up in boxes of White House records located at Mar-a-Lago earlier this year.

Wire report A buffalo charged and seriously injured a Kansas sheriff’s deputy one day before the animal’s owner was found gored to death, authorities say. Ellsworth County Sheriff Murray Marston said in a news release that the buffalo had wandered onto a state highway and the deputy was trying to get the animal back in a pasture when it charged Sunday night.

• The Leavenworth City Commission will meet at 6 p.m. today at Leavenworth City Hall, 100 N.

To best accommodate all of our clients, the Council on Aging is now set up to take payments and donations online through PayPal. In PayPal, search for Leavenworth County Council on Aging or use @LVCOA to make a payment/donation.

We are available to assist with your transportation needs for seniors age 50 and over, as well as persons of any age with disabilities. Services include shopping and business (bank/post office) trips once per week, and hairdresser appointments as well as transportation to medical trips and for work. As always, reservations are required, and taken on a first call, first serve basis, for all trip purposes. A fee is required per trip per person. Trip costs are included below.

Think about participating in one of the exercise classes offered at the Council on Aging in 2022! There is no fee for participating, and you can join anytime. All classes are offered at the Council on Aging at 1830 S.

MYSTERY BREAKFAST: Thursday, September 8th and October 20th at 8:30am: It’s a surprise! Hop on board for breakfast. RSVP; prepay $7 for transportation. Breakfast on your own. Trip lottery: signup before August 25th for Sept. 8th trip. Signup before September 8th for Oct. 20th trip.

All of the following activities are held or meet at the Council on Aging, 1830 S. Broadway, unless otherwise noted.

As a family caregiver, it’s important to watch for signs of dehydration and communicate with a doctor or health professional if you notice red flags that could indicate complications from low fluid intake or fluid loss.