County and township pave road calcium chloride plan
County public works chief Frank Hempen explains the dust palliative program on gravel township roads runs by contract and requires township cooperation to keep roads smooth and avoid grading after application. The piece also covers property valuation factors, a Wells Overlook tower rebuild and local builders’ labor donations, and a quick metric to miles conversion for 5K and 10K races.
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Frank Hempen
Douglas County
Hempen
Sound Off Contact Directions Provided
The Journal World provides a voice line for readers to leave questions by calling the Access line at 865 5000 and selecting category 7478 to hear a prompting recording.
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Journal-World Access
Democrats to honor three former Lawrence lawmakers
Three former Democratic state legislators from Lawrence will be honored Saturday at a Douglas County Democratic Party reception from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Liberty Hall. Jessie Branson served 1981 to 1991 for the 44th district. John Solbach represented the 45th district from 1979 to 1993. Betty Jo Charlton, KU faculty, represented the 46th district from 1979 to 1995.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Democratic Party
Liberty Hall
Jessie Branson
John Solbach
Betty Jo Charlton
Kansas University
Lawrence to get Kansas grants for juvenile justice reforms
Lawrence will receive part of 682 410 in grants from the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. The funds support 27 projects, including Lawrence groups Douglas County Citizen Review Board Juvenile Offender Citizen Review Board and Court Appointed Special Advocates Project, which together total 14287.
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Lawrence
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
SRS
Douglas County Citizen Review Board
Juvenile Offender Citizen Review Board
Special Advocates
County to contract with jail architect
Douglas County Commission plans to hire Michael Treanor Architects to design a new 170 bed jail directly south of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center. The commission meets at 9 a.m. Monday in the Douglas County Courthouse to approve the contract and discuss an employee concerns committee proposed by Commissioner Jim Chappell.
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Douglas County Commission
Michael Treanor
Judicial & Law Enforcement Center
Douglas County
11Th
Massachusetts
Jim Chappell
Car Smashes Boat Amid High Speed Highway Crash
Douglas County sheriff's officers and Kansas Highway Patrol troopers responded to a late Saturday crash about four miles east of Lawrence on U S Highway 40. A car traveling over 100 mph struck a boat on a trailer attached to a parked pickup, with five people aboard but no injuries reported.
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Douglas County Sheriff's
Kansas Highway Patrol
Lawrence
U.S. Highway 40
Varas DATEBOOK Tuesday events schedule
Wetlands tour at 7 p.m. meet south side of 31st Street between Haskell Avenue and Louisiana Street. Pro-choice rally 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at South Park on Massachusetts Street. Blood drive 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kansas Army National Guard Armory 200 Iowa by Topeka Blood Bank. Lawrence school board 5 p.m. at district Service Center 3705 Clinton Pkwy. Panel on Cultural Diversity in Central America 7 p.m. Ecumenical Christian Ministries 1204 Dread. Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Storytime for 3–5 year olds at Lawrence Public Library Children’s Room 707 Vt. City Commission 6:35 p.m. at city hall Sixth and Massachusetts.
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Haskell Avenue
Louisiana Street
South Park
Massachusetts Street
South Park Drive
Douglas County
11Th
Massachusetts
Kansas Army National Guard
Iowa
Topeka Blood Bank
Lawrence School Board
Clinton Pkwy
Central America
Ecumenical Christian Ministries
Dread
Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence City Commission
City Hall
Sixth
Lawrence
West Sixth Transfer
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Kan
Lone Star Lake
East 1400
Engel Road
East 10Th
New Hampshire
East 1300 Road
North 1100 Road
West Eighth Court
Ames
Baldwin
West 24Th
Savage
Eudora
15Th Street
Apple Lane
West 14Th
West 27Th
City Ward Elected Poll Question on Commissioners
An Access poll asks if city commissioners should be elected by wards with voting categories 3500 for yes and 3501 for no. Results show Republicans favoring no changes to Social Security with 14 yes and 15 no votes, though participation was voluntary and not scientifically representative.
On The Record Burglary And Fire Call Totals
Lawrence police report ten microphones and four audio items stolen from The Bottleneck between March 25 and 28. Red House Audio reported the loss for $1,825. Fire crews responded to multiple car, grass, and other fires in Lawrence and nearby areas. Ambulance records list numerous medical emergencies and transfers, with several auto and home accidents. Sylvia Kallsen, 50, is listed in stable condition after injuries from a March 23 crash northwest of Lawrence.
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N.H
Lawrence
Red House Audio
19Th
Iowa
23Rd
Massachusetts
Sylvia Kallsen
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Kan
Douglas County
Douglas County District Court Crime Roundup May 10
Summary of Douglas County District Court entries with May 7 to May 31 trial dates. Includes Nathan Hollingshead facing misdemeanor telephone harassment. Tyrone Edwards and Robert Martin slated for May 31 robbery trial. Peter Signor seeking trial on criminal damage and marijuana with intent to sell for May 7. Jacqueline Banks to be sentenced May 4 after cocaine sale conviction. Timothy Lawrence to be sentenced May 5 for misdemeanor battery. Bernard Heeney to stand trial June 26 for marijuana cultivation and possession. Brian Hester facing four drug charges with trial set Sept 11. Joseph Chamberlain to stand trial May 8 for attempted theft and damage. Steven Horn pled guilty to DWI and lack of insurance. Births: a boy to John and Kay Becker of Lawrence.
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Nathan B. Hollingshead
Ohio
Eudora
Douglas County
Lawrence
Tyrone Edwards
Robert T. Martin
Douglas County District Court
Peter J. Signor
Jacqueline R. Banks
Banks
Tri-County Drug Enforcement Unit
Baldwin
Timothy A. Lawrence
Massachusetts
Bernard D. Heeney
North 1200 Road
Heeney
Brian K. Hester
Iowa
Hester
Joseph O. Chamberlain
Edgelea
Chamberlain
Cliff
Steven R. Horn
Perry
Horn
DWI
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