Lawrence Datebook of Meetings and Health Clinics
A compact list of events for Lawrence and surrounding areas detailing health department clinics in Oskaloosa and Perry, farmers market, Big Brothers Big Sisters informational sessions, city and township meetings, hospital board gathering, health screenings, and a county budget hearing. Includes contact numbers and locations for each item.
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Jefferson County Health Department
Walnut
U.S. Highway 59
Oskaloosa
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
Douglas County
E. Eighth St
Lawrence
City Hall
Sixth and
Massachusetts Streets
Wakarusa
31St St
Kanwaka
Kanwaka Township
U.S. Highway 40
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Board
LMH
Maine
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Babcock Place
Mass
Eighth St
Perry
Fcountyks.com
Douglas County Commission
Burglary Reported As Pickup Stolen In Craig Court Area
A 26 year old man reported his 1978 Chevrolet pickup and contents valued at 3395 stolen between 10 am and 1 30 pm Aug 2 in the 1500 block of Craig Court. The truck was later recovered. Also listed: injury to Jacqueline Stineman in a June 23 one vehicle crash near Baldwin, in stable condition at KU Medical Center. Emergency responses include multiple medical emergencies and vehicle accidents across Lawrence and Baldwin.
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Craig Court
Jacqueline Stineman
Lawrence
U.S. Highway 56
Baldwin
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Kan
Massachusetts
Maine
Theospital
West 27Th Street
East 100 Road
Lecompton
West 15Th Street
Rhode Island
Walnut Street
Eldridge Street
Harvard Road
West 31St Street
Lindenwood Lane
Kibbee Street
Hospitals Births Latasha Williams and Bobby Kennon
A girl born Sunday to Latasha Williams and Bobby Kennon. Angela and José Melendez welcomed a boy on Sunday.
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Latasha Williams
Bobby Kennon
Angela
José Melendez
Journal-World corrections policy overview
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors. Readers are urged to call 785 832 7154 or email news jworld carn with concerns. The notice outlines the newsroom’s commitment to accuracy and reader feedback.
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Journal-World
Jworld
Mike Shields
News
Ijworld.com
World.com
Area briefs report crimes and a fatality in Douglas County
A Douglas County man Elmer Metlott, 54, was sentenced to 13 months in prison after being convicted in March of molesting two boys aged 12 and 10 in 1996. A separate case confirms 27-year-old Davy R Knifong died from a self-inflicted gunshot after a one vehicle crash near Eudora. Police also report a Friday yard brawl near Prospect Avenue involving three juveniles and a pellet gun, with one suspect detained and two others sought.
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Douglas County
Elmer Metlott
Martin Miller
Awrence
Mike Pattrick
Emporia
Prospect Avenue
Pattrick
History of a violent incident and THRIL volunteer call
A heated confrontation led to a man being struck with a weed trimmer as two groups clashed and fled. A 12 year old girl was arrested while two boys aged 11 and nine remain at large. THRIL seeks volunteers for its therapeutic riding program with sessions at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds August 16. No prior experience needed. contact Svetlana Hruda at 841 9740 for details.
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Pattrick
Douglas County
Fairgrounds
THRIL
Svetlana Hruda
Parole hearings set for Douglas County inmates and others
The Kansas Parole Board will hold hearings next month for several inmates from Douglas County and nearby areas. Tyrone Walker, serving 12 years for second degree murder, Drury Honeycutt, life in prison since 1972, and William Norris, with robbery and forgery convictions, are among those up for parole. Additional candidates from surrounding counties include Earl Green II, Arzo Tucker Jr, Frank Woods, Dale Gobert, Thaddeus Jones, Arthur Wright, Bruce Cooper, Fred Massey, and others. Public comments may be mailed to the Kansas Parole Board with attendance options in Kansas City, Topeka, and Wichita.
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Douglas County
Kansas Parole Board
Tyrone Walker
Walker
Tamara C. Baker
East Eighth Street
New York City
New York
el Dorado Correctional Facility
Drury Honeycutt
Ivy Marie Honeycutt
North Lawrence
Honeycutt
Hutchinson
William Norris
Lansing
Earl E. Green II
Leavenworth County
el Dorado
Arzo Tucker Jr
Sedgwick County
Shawnee County
Wyandotte
Bruce A. Cooper
Leavenworth
Wyandotte County
Wichita
Fred’ R. Massey
Kansas City
Kan
City Hall
McDowell Plaza
Seventh St
Topeka
London
SW. Jackson
Contact Information for The Lawrence Journal World Staff
Local contact numbers and emails list City Editor Mike Shields and other editors, plus addresses and hours. It includes access options for news submissions, classifieds, advertising, circulation, and redelivery guarantees.
Norris Competes for Saints Backup Fullback Job
Moran Norris is running neck and neck with free agent Derrick Harris for the Saints back up fullback spot behind Terrelle Smith, with Norris seen as a better runner and receiver though he needs to improve his lead blocking. Norris had a 1 yard screen pass in his debut against the Vikings Saturday night.
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Jeff Dun
Can
Saints
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Moran Norris
Derrick Harris
Terrelle Smith
Norris
Harris
Vikings
Call Sound Off Line for Reader Questions
The notice directs readers to call 832-7297 to hear a recording inviting them to leave questions for Sound Off. It provides no event context, names, places, or dates beyond the toll free style number, indicating a service line for public inquiry.
Parking enforcement in Lawrence questioned by locals
Theresa Freed reports on street views with Mark von Schlemmer, Rose Ann Nichols, and Rachel Reed describing fairness concerns. Taxpayer funds funded Riverfront parking now used by corporate interests, some say. Comments reflect mixed experiences with meters and patrol priorities.
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Mark von Schlemmer
Riverfront
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Overbrook
WIC
Datebook
P.O
LAW Enforcement
Lawrence-Douglas
Jayhawk Blvd
Princeton Place
Eudora
Rick Trapp
Davy R. Knifong
Trapp
Knifong
East 2000
North 1200
Jillian Wohlgemuth
Wohlgemuth
Lawrence Inc
Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photo
David Loewenstein
Cordley School
Cordley
Underground Railroad
Mbelt
Ljworld
iLam
Finney State
William St
London State
Jackson St
Mike Belt
N.H
Richard Brack
Ljworld.com
John Taylor
Jworld.com
Bernie Re
Ann Gardner
Chuck Woodling
Jan Biles
Biles
Jon Niccum
Niccum
Mark Fagan
al Bonner
Maria Preston
Mpreston
Joe Lewis
Iworld.com
Kansas +University
New Orleans Saints
Theresa
Rose Ann Nichols
Rachel Reed
Dinah Pinnick
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