Virtual students boost Lawrence enrollment numbers
The Lawrence school district reports a rise in enrollment with virtual students up by 756 this year and 16 more than projected. Last year Sept 20 count was 10 303, marking a continued rebound since opening in 2004. Langston Hughes and several elementaries also grew while some junior highs declined.
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Julie Boyle
Weseman
Langston Hughes School
Langston Hughes
Southwest Junior High
Lawrence High
Free State
City sales tax debate grows over library and amenities plans
City commissioners push for a detailed study session on a proposed half percent sales tax to fund street repairs and new infrastructure, with talks of adding an amenity project such as a downtown library or recreation facilities. Two proposed taxes could run parallel, one infrastructure focused and the other library oriented, with voter options to approve none, one, or both.
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City Hall
Mike Amyx
Chestnut
Boog Highberger
Sue Hack
Highberger
Hack
Amyx
Commission
Dever
Staff writer Chad Lawhorn contact line
The notice provides Chad Lawhorn as staff writer with the phone line 832 6362 for correspondence and inquiries.
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Jonathan Kealing
Chad Lawhorn
Annie the Roaming Calico Returns From 1000 Mile Detour
Annie the cat wandered from Green Bay area to Roanoke Virginia after slipping into a moving truck. The calico rode 1000 miles for 18 days before a neighbor’s home flight arrangements brought her home. Owner Roskaim praised her independence while recounting the ordeal with posters and searches.
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Annie
Virginia
Calico
Roanoke
Ann Roskaim
Roskam
Michael
Christina Blackley
New Franken
Green Bay
Raanoke
Michael Blackley
Chip Grubb
Grubb
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