Lawrence Datebook Today Parade Picnic Fireworks and Events
Entries list a neighborhood Independence Day parade at 104 Tumbleweed Drive from 10 to 10 45 a m and a late afternoon picnic and fireworks at Burcham Park at Second and Indiana with food music and a fireworks display after dark. The day also features WIC voucher pickup at 200 Maine Suite B a Brown Bag Concert at Ninth and Massachusetts and a Lawrence Farmers Market on Vermont Street with zoning and historic resources meetings at City Hall.
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Tumbleweed Drive
Lawrence
Burcham Park
Second
Indiana Streets
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Maine
Tommy Johnson
Ninth
Massachusetts
Lawrence Farmers Market
Vermont Street
10Th
11Th
Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals
Sixth
Historic Resources Commission
City
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Datebook
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Lawrence
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Burglaries and Thefts Reported in Lawrence Area
A 42-year-old man reported a white 1989 Eagle Premier stolen from East 19th Street after leaving keys in the car with windows down. Other thefts include a lawn mower and trimmer, Nikon gear, audio tapes, a generator, a 1989 Ford Taurus, a 1996 trailer, and 300 compact discs. Police note multiple incidents in Woodgate Place and nearby blocks. EMERGENCY calls list fire and medical responses.
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East 19Th Street
Woodgate Place
Lawrence
Zaraco Inc
Walnut Street
Haskell Avenue
U-Haul
Kasold Drive
East 28Th Terrace
Hospitals Births Report In Lawrence County
Roberta Fitch and Brady Tapedo of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Monday. Mr and Mrs Bradley Massey of Lawrence reported a boy on Monday. Uzo and Michelle Obineche of Lawrence welcomed a boy on Tuesday.
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Roberta Fitch
Brady Tapedo
Lawrence
Bradley Massey
Uzo
Michelle Obineche
Corrections Policy Prompted Reader Contact Details
The Journal World outlines its error correction policy and provides contact methods for readers to report significant mistakes. It instructs callers to use the provided phone number or email to reach the editors.
Parking meter thefts hit downtown Lawrence again
Lawrence police say coins were stolen from about 200 parking meters in the downtown area late Monday night or early Tuesday. Sgt. Doug Bell notes most meters were hit except Massachusetts Street and lot meters, with the suspect likely continuing to seek quantity over value. Police urge vigilance and report suspicious activity to 841-7210.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Doug Bell
Bell
Local floods talk and swimming team notes brighten area
The U S Geological Survey and Lawrence Public Library host a flood history talk at 7 p m in the library auditorium with hydrologist Kyle Juracek presenting scenes and fact sheets. The Kansas City Terrafins placed fourth at a national synchronized swimming meet in Syracuse amid a 77 29 100 scoring range. Aleksander Mrdjenovic funds a KU Russian history scholarship. Overland Park veterans may attend a 7 p m July 15 medallion event at Blue Valley Northwest High School with Korean culture performances. Two area students join People to People travel. Lions Club honors Sue Neustifter as Lion of the Year for her deeds and as Register of Deeds.
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U.S. Geological Survey
Lawrence Public Library
Kyle Juracek
Geological Survey
Lawrence
Kansas
Kansas City Terrafins
Syracuse
N.Y
Overland Park
Blue Valley Northwest High School
Switzer Road
Douglas County Register of Deeds
Sue Neustifter
Lawrence Lions Club
Neustifter
Missouri Eye Bank
Kansas City
Lion's Club
Register of Deeds
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Sheriff Trapp cites recruitment hurdles amid budget talks
Douglas County Sheriff Rick Trapp told county commissioners his department has attended state and Missouri job fairs but struggles to recruit due to noncompetitive salaries. Commissioners consider a sizeable budget boost to raise deputy and corrections officer wages to compete with area agencies. Call 832-7297 to leave a Sound Off question.
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Douglas County
Rick Trapp
Missouri
Trapp
Street survey on fireworks spending prompts mixed habits
On the street column quotes Jane Graves of Lawrence saying she has spent nothing this year due to a baby, last year about 15 dollars. Chris Loental, an electrical engineer, estimates around 15 dollars. Chenny Williams, a Newton middle school student, notes his dad buys them and spends at least 100 dollars.
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Jane Graves
Lawrence
Chris Loental
Chenny Williams
Newton
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