On the Street by Sylas May asks about life off the grid
A prompt on Massachusetts Street invites readers to share what they would miss most if living off the grid. The columnist engages local residents and readers for responses, inviting thoughts and opinions from the community.
What would your answer be would you share online
A reader prompts reflection on modern connectivity and media use citing a philosopher from Overland Park who values family bonds and a non digital lifestyle. The piece invites readers to visit LJWorld.com on the street section to share their own response.
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Volunteer opportunities seek readers and caregivers across Douglas County
United Way of Douglas County invites volunteers to read weekly to children, with a two hour training and a six month commitment. Child Care Success by 6 seeks volunteers to supervise nine children during Parent Education classes on Wednesday evenings at Centennial Adult Education Center. The Midland Railway Historical Association needs groups for Day Out with Thomas, June 3-5 and 10-12, with contracts due by April 15. Also seeking helpers for Hidden Valley campsite cleanup on April 16, beautification with Lawrence Parks and Recreation May 6-26, and Just Food Stamp Out Hunger drive May 14. Details and sign ups via volunteerDouglasCounty.org or local contacts.
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County weighs next steps in cleanup case at Fairview school
County officials consider moving to court over the Fritz property after repeated junk and debris accumulation at the Fairview schoolhouse. Linda Fritz, Sharon, and tenants face enforcement, with dumpsters placed and removed amid financial and disability-related obstacles, as inspectors warned of junkyard conditions and potential legal action.
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Schulz selected as 11th president of Washington State University
The Washington State University Board of Regents chose Karl Scholz to succeed Elson Floyd who died last year. Schulz, current Kansas State president since 2009, will stay at K state through mid May before beginning duties in Pullman.
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