Lawrence Datebook tour and talks schedule in Lecompton and Lawrence
A series of local events including a Lecompton tour at Territorial Capital Museum and a Black Jack Battlefield site visit, plus family storytime at Lawrence Public Library, a John Brown portrayal, and an abolitionist talk. Also listed are Farmer’s Market hours, volunteer information, Girl Scout recruitment, and community museum lectures with dates, times, and venues.
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Baldwin City
Lawrence Public Library
Community Mercantile
Iowa
Hacec.lawrence
Lawrence High School
Lawrence
John Brown
Kerry Altenbernd
Bleeding Kansas
Watkins Community Museum of History
Mass
Rita Napier
Law Enforcement Report Summary
No incidents to report Saturday as the Journal-World notes it omits routine police reports. It usually covers burglaries with losses of 1000 dollars or more unless unusual, highlights major injuries in assaults, and reports holdups or robberies after charges are filed.
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Journal-World
Family Welcomes Nine New Babies Across Lawrence and Ottawa
Lauren Howard and David Brown of Lawrence announce a girl born Thursday. Mishaun and TJ Evans of Ottawa welcome twins a boy and a girl. Daphne and Keith Jones of Lawrence greet a girl on Thursday. Sarah Gael Faith and Joseph Hibbs Jr. of Lawrence announce a boy. Johnathan Woods and Amanda Jones of Lawrence have a boy. Mark Baker and Carmen Stone King of Ottawa welcome a boy on Friday. Chris Nelson and Chelsea Green of Lawrence announce a girl on Saturday.
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Lauren Howard
David Brown
Lawrence
Mishaun
TJ Evans
Ottawa
Daphne
Keith Jones
Sarah Gael Faith
Joseph Hibbs Jr
Johnathan Woods
Amanda Jones
Mark Baker
Carmen Stone King
Chris Nelson
Chelsea Green
Journal-World Corrects Errors Policy Update
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors. Readers are urged to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld.com to report corrections. The notice emphasizes accountability and accessibility for readers seeking amendments.
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Journal-World
Ljworld.com
Heartland Thunder drivers react to show cancellation
Tim Karrick and Tom Charles reflect on Heartland Thunder being canceled after two Discovery Channel episodes. taped eight weeks in 2009 at Lakeside Speedway Basehor featured four drivers with 30 crew, covering race prep and small town life. each racer earned 10000 for participation and fans worldwide followed the drama and technical racing moments. continuous support and hopes for pickup linger as participants value the experience and friendships formed.
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Tim Karrick
Tom Charles
Karrick
Discovery Channel
Basehor
Charles
Dan Charles
Justin Boney
Lakeside Speedway
Kansas City
Kan
Heartland Thunder
Lakeside
Jeff Gordon
Jimmy Johnson
Dsc
Discovery.com
Heartland
Mary Barncord Dies at 77 in Tonganoxie
Funeral services for Mary Barncord of Tonganoxie, age 77, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial follows in Eagle Cemetery. She died Friday, August 13, 2010, at her home. Family receives friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Quisenberry Funeral Home where a rosary will be said at 7 p.m.
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Tonganoxie
Mary Barncord
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Eagle Cemetery
Funeral arrangements for Oliver W. George announced
Oliver W. George, 86, of McLouth, died Friday, Aug 13, 2010, in Tappahannock Virginia. Burial will be at McLouth Cemetery. Arrangements are pending with Barnett Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Oskaloosa.
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Oliver W. George
McLouth
Barnett-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home
Oskaloosa
McLouth Cemetery
George
Tappahannock
Town Road Work Tightens Traffic Across Lawrence Area
Lawrence area road work this week reduces lane widths on 31st Street and Inverness Drive with block closures and detours. Crews repair concrete, lay brick, and perform patching on several streets while major interchanges including the Kansas Turnpike Exit 204 reopen by Thanksgiving.
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Bob Billings
George Williams Way
Kansas Turnpike
East Lawrence
Iowa Street
University Drive
Oxford Road
Oxford
Iowa
Stratford Road
West 22Nd Terrace
Tomahawk Drive
Lawrence
Urish Road
Danbury Lane
Shawnee County
94Th Street
Wyandotte County
Johnson County
Lackman Road
87Th Street
Antioch Road
Seed spitters aim for the record at Vinland Fair
Eight-year-old Keagan Shockley of Eudora won the 6-9 division in a seed-spitting contest at the Vinland Fair. Thirteen-year-old Dalton Vesecky of Vinland took top honors in his age group. Contest founder Barbara Maycock described it as a growing tradition with dozens competing.
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Keagan Shockley
Eudora
Reagan
Dalton Vesecky
Vinland
Dalton
Joanna
Barbara Maycock
Dave
Barbara
Boone’s Farm
Maycock
wal-World
Dave Maycock
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Charlene Winter
Territorial Capital Museum
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Lawrence Farmers’ Market
W. Sixth St
West Junior High School Farmers’ Market
Datebook
P.O. Box
Law Enforcement
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Wyandotte
Mud Creek
U.S. Highway 24
Lawrence Municipal Airport
Topeka
Union Pacific
Menoken Road
Gage Boulevard
21St Street
Merriam Lane
Georgia Avenue
Christine Metz
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WarrenMcElwain.com
Blue Cross
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Criticare
Home Health Services, Inc
W. 6Th. Lawrence
Criticarehhs
Lawrence Funeral Chapel
Lawrence Chapel Oaks
St. Lawrence
Kansas
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