Scheduling boundary changes for school districts in Kansas
Douglas County clerk Jamie Shew says school boards establish district boundaries and decide requests to modify them. If two boards agree to move a boundary they may appeal to the Kansas State Board of Education after approval by their boards.
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Readers share favorite books on Massachusetts Street
On massachusetts street readers comment with picks from Elizabeth Werner of Lake Forest California praising Their Eyes Were Watching God and Brad Feist of Topeka mentioning The Rum Diary by Hunter S. Thompson, noting he has read it five times.
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City commission details Oread design guidelines process
Lawrence city commissioners moved forward with a plan for design guidelines in the Oread neighborhood next to Kansas University. The guidelines focus on site planning and parking integration, plus preserving mature trees, with final approval not expected until next year. They also started a rule change to require special use permits for truck stops, though no plans exist. An Oct 2 public hearing was set for incentives on a Ninth and New Hampshire hotel retail project, tied to about 12 million dollars in incentives.
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Baldwin City man dies in U S 59 collision
An 84 year old Baldwin City resident Homer L Broyles died Tuesday evening after a collision on U S Highway 59 near Baldwin City. A 30 year old Ottawa woman driving a southbound Dodge Caravan was injured but not fatally. The report notes the incident occurred two miles south of the junction with U S 56 and 59, reported at 5 08 p m.
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Douglas County judge dismisses one count in Brooks burglary case
A Douglas County judge dismissed one count of aggravated burglary against Ronald K. Brooks Jr. of Lawrence, citing insufficient evidence for trial. Brooks faces two burglary counts, a felony obstructing a police officer, a misdemeanor attempted theft, and drug possession charges from July 31 incidents on Northwood Lane and Woodlawn Drive.
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Gas price dips to $3.69 at multiple stations
The Journal- World reports gas prices as low as 3.69 dollars at several stations. Readers who find a lower price are urged to call 832-7154.
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