Five police incidents and a dog attack in Douglas County
A 22 year old Lawrence woman was arrested Friday night on aggravated assault and battery in the 800 block of Garfield Street. A 36 year old Lawrence man was arrested Friday night on aggravated assault and battery plus open container in the 1900 block of 19th Street. A Lecompton resident reports a Rottweiler attacked a Chihuahua causing life threatening injuries in the 600 block of Whitmore. The dog was taken to the Lawrence Humane Society. the Chihuahua to Bradley Animal Hospital. Authorities note leash rules and reporting standards for police briefs.
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Douglas County
19Th Street
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Lecompton
Iff
Lawrence Humane Society
Lewis
the Humane Society
Bradley Animal Hospital
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Santa dress inquiry on Massachusetts Street prompts thoughts
A reader poll on Massachusetts Street asks if people would dress as Santa Claus. The question appears on the street page inviting responses, with full story planned for page 3A. Opinions vary as neighbors share holiday spirit and wardrobe ideas.
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Massachusetts
Births in Lawrence Recorded Over Weekend
Tara Urich and Sean Isaacs welcomed sons in Lawrence, with Tara and Kimberly Isaacs also credited. The events occurred Friday and Saturday respectively, marking new additions to local families.
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Tara Urich
Lawrence
Sean and
Kimberly Isaacs
Old Schoolhouse at Shenk Fields History and Use
The red brick building at Clinton Parkway and 23rd Street near the Shenk soccer fields was built in 1890 and listed as the Old Schoolhouse in KU records. The Lawrence school district bought it in 1967 during consolidation, KU Endowment purchased it in the early 1970s, and it is now owned by the Endowment Association and used mainly for storage of Shenk fields equipment.
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Clinton Parkway
23Rd Street
Iowa Street
Kansas University
Jack Martin
Martin
Lawrence
KU Endowment
Endowment Association
Shenk
Community contact details for soundoff
If you have a question call 832-7297 or send email to soundoff ljworld.com.
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Coach Thomsen Guides Youth Basketball Lessons
Thomsen, a former Tulsa player and longtime international pro, now coaches Saturday girls in Lawrence for first and second graders. He emphasizes fun, dribbling basics, and positive reinforcement, sharing tips for organized practice, snack lists, and parental perspective while noting the joy of seeing young players improve.
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University of Tulsa
NBA
Flip Saunders
Portugal
Alaska
Lawrence
Parks and Recreation
Roy Williams
Bill Self
Sawyer
Lawhorn's Lawrence Spotlight Sunday Idea Line
Each Sunday the Lawrence column highlights people, places and past in Lawrence and nearby areas. Send story ideas to Chad at clawhorn ljworld.com.
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Lawhorn
Lawrence
Chad
Clawhorn
Ljworld.com
Beecher Embraces Social Justice Through New Zealand Journey
Baker University student Beecher describes a life shift sparked by a New Zealand hitchhiking encounter with Tokowha a Maori inspired elder. Returning he founded Baker Farm Hands promotes sustainable farming and joins Peace Corps LIFE program to aid HIV/AIDS education environmental work and gender equality in Zambia aiming for lasting impact.
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Beecher
United States
Baker Farm Hands
Baker University
Douglas County
Peace Corps
Zambia
Santa Claus lookalikes crash Christmas party with zoot suit flair
A quirky gathering drew Santas including a zoot suited Santa and festive helpers such as naughty reindeer and bearded elves near the Sandbar. Onlookers Ted Fore and Julie Blichmann from Oskaloosa watched in disbelief and amusement as the crowd multiplied. Reporter Ian Cummings can be reached at 832-7144.
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St. Nicks
Santa
Ted Fore
Julie Blichmann
Ian Cummings
Lawrence road work reduces lanes near Monterey Way
City crews seal street cracks east and west of Monterey Way and north of Sixth Street. The 23rd Street bridge near Haskell Avenue carries traffic with two westbound and one eastbound lane open. Through traffic largely maintained. some street closures possible. U S Highway 59 lanes at North 650 Road interchange closed for frontage reconstruction with North 650 Road remaining open. Completion expected late 2012.
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Lawrence
Lawks. Us
Monterey Way
Sixth Street
23Rd Street
Haskell Avenue
Nicklaus
Palmer Court
Hogan Court
North 650 Road
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