Lawrence Library Works to Address Summer Disruptions
After a rise in disruptive behavior outside Lawrence Public Library this summer, the library has engaged local partners to restore order. Executive Director Brad Allen told the board that trespass incidents have occurred, including a midnight altercation near the library’s bookmobile.
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Heat advisory extended through Friday in Douglas County
The National Weather Service in Topeka extended the heat advisory through Friday as Douglas County temperatures stay between 100 and 103 degrees. Meteorologist Sarah Teefey notes hot and dry patterns persist this week with modest warming projected for Friday, while cooler conditions are expected to arrive over the weekend.
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Scotch Fabric Care Closes Downtown Lawrence Store
A Lawrence dry cleaning firm, Scotch Fabric Care Services, closed its lone downtown location at 1029 New Hampshire Street to make way for Maceli's Banquet Hall expansion next door. This marks the first downtown vacancy in more than 115 years of local business.
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Disciplinary panel finds DA Valdez investigation fair
The ethics panel ruled the investigation into Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez was fair and neutral and will not dismiss the complaint alleging attorney misconduct. Valdez had requested dismissal arguing a former assistant harmed impartiality due to ties with the Office of the Disciplinary Administrator.
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