Lights Over Lawrence fireworks and city events datebook
Lawrence events include Lights Over Lawrence fireworks at dusk at Burcham Park with 6 pm start, Eudora and De Soto displays after sundown, Game Journey for youths at the library, Downtown Farmers Market, and zoning board meeting. Also film series and theater at KU and library programs for all ages with contact details and submission info.
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Burcham Park
Second
Indiana Streets
Eudora
Eudora Middle School
Church St. de Soto
de Soto High School
91St St
Lawrence Public Library
Farmers Market
Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals
City Hall
Sixth
Massachusetts Streets
N.H
Immunization clinic and storytimes at Lawrence libraries week ahead
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department offers flu shots this week at 200 Maine with hours listed for each weekday. Lawrence Public Library runs multiple storytimes for children of all ages including Spanish Storytime Friday and Babies Books sessions, plus an informational meeting for Big Brothers Big Sisters at 1525 W Sixth St.
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Lawrence-Douglas County
Maine
Lawrence Public Library
Books
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
Douglas County
Sixth St
Suite A
Police chase ends with two arrests on illegal tag case in Lawrence
Police pursued a vehicle near 27th and Iowa as it fled south to 33rd Street. A 25 year old Lawrence woman was arrested on eluding police driving on a suspended license reckless driving expired tag and two warrants in Thomas and Saline counties. A 24 year old man who attempted to flee was arrested for obstruction and remains jailed on parole status. Other incidents include theft losses at Gateway Court and Tennessee Street residences and two injury accidents on New Hampshire Street and US 24. Emergency calls list fire and medical responses in Lawrence and nearby areas. The Journal World notes it does not print all police reports and protects victim identities until charged.
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27Th
Iowa
33Rd Street
Lawrence
Thomas
Saline
Kansas Department of Corrections
Gateway Court
Tennessee Street
Janee V. Henderson
Kansas City
Kan
Last Call
Michael D. Tiffany
Henderson
Topeka
Williamstown
Duane Heston
Craig Welker
Welker
Heston
St. Francis Hospital
Local births listed for Josh Smith family and others
Josh Smith and Heather Helm of Tonganoxie welcomed a girl Tuesday. Daniel and Tiffany Holstine of Richmond welcomed a girl Tuesday. Hayat and Barakat Makrami of Lawrence welcomed a girl Tuesday.
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Josh Smith
Heather Helm
Daniel and
Tiffany Holstine
Richmond
Hayat and
Barakat Makrami
Lawrence
Gun purchase paperwork outlined by federal agencies
The form required for handgun buyers is issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and processed through a Federal Bureau of Investigation background check. The Journal-World article on Monday did not detail the process.
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U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Journal- World
Sebelius seeks chief gaming officer for Kansas gambling rollout
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius urged the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission to appoint a chief gaming officer to oversee state owned casinos and racetrack slot machines and to act as liaison with the Kansas Lottery. She proposed former Rep. Robert Krehbiel for the post, aiming for centralized oversight of the new gambling law.
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Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission
Commission
Kansas Lottery
Robert Krehbiel
Krehbiel
Kansas Corporation Commission
William S La Shier Jr. death notices and service plans
Funeral services for William S. La Shier Jr., 73, of Sioux Falls, are set for 1 PM Friday at First United Methodist Church in Lawrence with burial at Pioneer Cemetery. He died Sunday July 1 at home. He was born August 6, 1933, earned degrees from Texas Tech and UT Austin, taught at Kansas University 1965 to 1998, and is survived by Patricia Sue Stooksberry, a daughter Hope Hogan, a son Scott, and four grandchildren. Memorials to KU Endowment Association or American Cancer Society. Online condolences at Warren-McElwain.
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William S. la Shier Jr
Sioux Falls
Sl.d
First United Methodist Church
Lawrence
Pioneer Cemetery
la Shier
William S
Hope Evans la Shier
Amarillo High School
Texas Tech University
U.S. Navy
University of Texas At Austin
National Science Foundation
Kansas University
la’ Shier
Patricia Sue Stooksberry
Amarillo
Texas
Hope Hogan
S.D
Scott
Ridgely
Jack
Hayley Hogan
Jessey
Seth la Shier
Kansas University Endowment Association
American Cancer Society
Warren-McElwain Mortuary
Warrenmcelwain.com
Carolyn Rouse graveside service scheduled in Mayetta
Carolyn Rosella Rouse 82 of Lawrence will have a graveside inurnment at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mayetta Cemetery. She died June 29 2007 at Midland Hospice House Topeka. Survived by two sons Terry and Larry, daughter Sherry Wood, a stepdaughter Diana Alfred Enneking, a brother Russell Stevens, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Rumsey Yost Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Memorials to Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
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Carolyn Rosella Rouse
Lawrence
Mayetta
Rouse
Midland Hospice House
Topeka
Earl A
Gladys F. Martin Stevens
Liberty Memorial High School
Capitol Concrete
Stormont Vail Hospital
The
Christian Church
Louis F. Trusty
Harold L.“Pud” Rouse
Dale E. Anfred
Larry Rouse
Terry Rouse
Patti
Camdenton
Sherry Wood
Marvin
Lenexa
Diana Alfred Enneking
Linus
Russell Stevens
Barry Rouse
Midland
Frazier Circle
Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home
Rumsey-Yost.com
Obituary policy details from Journal-World
Information about obituary submissions is provided by the Journal-World. Families may obtain policies by contacting their local mortuary, calling the newspaper at 785 832 7154, or visiting www jworld com obituaries for guidance.
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Journal-World
Jworld.com
Salute! festival expands offerings at Cottonwood fundraiser
Salute! A Festival of Wine & Food grows for its ninth year in Lawrence. Cottonwood Inc. boosts venue and tickets with Eldridge Hotel move for the Winemaker Dinner in Crystal Ballroom and 100 tickets, Mass Street Mosey on July 12, and Grand Tasting & Auctions July 13 at the Lawrence Helidome. Events support disabled Lawrence-area residents with auctions, dozen venues, and over 250 wines. Celebrity hosts Kendall Gammon and Leslie Gammon return to aid fundraising. Tickets and details at salutewinefest.com or 840-1604.
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Cottonwood Inc
Peggy Wallert
Cottonwood
Mass Street Mosey
Eldridge Hotel
Crystal Ballroom
Pachamama
California
Michael-David Vineyards
Wallert
Winemaker
Mass
Michael David Vineyards
Mass Street
Mosey
Massachusetts Street
The
Lawrence
Lawrence Helidome
McDonald Drive
Helidome
Jes Santaularia
Sarasota, Fla
Santa Claria
Kansas City Chiefs
Kendall Gammon
Leslie
Gammon
Indpendence Day closures hit Lawrence Douglas County
Government offices in Lawrence and Douglas County will close for Independence Day along with city, county and state offices, federal facilities, banks, and public services. Some facilities like Eagle Bend Golf Course remain open while outdoor pools operate 1 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. today and many programs and transit services are suspended or delayed.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
General Services Administration
Federal
Lawrence Bus Co
Lawrence Transit System
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Lawrence Workforce Center
Prairie Park Nature Center
Harper St
Eagle Bend
Overland Drive
Lawrence Public Library
Kansas University
Dole Institute of
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Kasold
11Th St
Tennessee
1250
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Salute
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Karrey Britt
Lawrence Meals On
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Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen
W. 10Th St
USA Today
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Warren-Mselwath Mortuary
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