Major road works and detours in Lawrence area this week
Lawrence area crews begin Kasold Drive reconstruction from Clinton Parkway to 31st Street, narrowing to one lane in each direction for three weeks with a four phase project, and a Christmas opening. Detours route motorists via Monterey Way to Grand Vista Drive. Douglas County also reports several closures for bridge work and culvert replacement through late 2011 and 2012 with one lane traffic on Mud Creek Bridge and frontage road construction near US 59 and US 24.
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SantaCon comes to Lawrence for festive pub crawl
Santas dressed in handmade costumes toured Lawrence bars collecting food for Just Food pantry. Spectators smiled as children and adults enjoyed the parade vibe, while Elvis Santa said the goal was fun and holiday spirit.
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Holiday market a longtime tradition for locals
Johnson recalls almost every Saturday morning spent at markets since childhood, noting the holiday market offers something for everyone with goods from baked items to crafts. Vendors like Chestnut Charlie's Chestnut Milks say the event draws regulars and shoppers alike, as families mingle and neighbors reconnect at a larger, longer-running community market.
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LMH CEO Meyer to host online chat on WellCommons
Lawrence Memorial Hospital president Gene Meyer will host an online chat at 10 a.m. Monday on WellCommons.com to answer questions about the hospital, health reform, and regional clinics. Meyer, LMH president since 1997, led a 45 million campus expansion and expansion of critical care and maternity units with clinics in Eudora Baldwin City Tonganoxie McLouth and a specialty clinic in Ottawa.
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