Lawrence Datebook brings a busy mix of health and learning events
A Wednesday schedule in Lawrence highlights health screenings at Pinecrest apartments and immunization clinics at 200 Maine, food distribution by East Central Kansas ECO, Toddler Storytime and Bookworms Unite at the library, Big Brothers-Big Sisters meeting, infant toddler playgroups, and government meetings. Also notes early voting for the Aug 6 primary at the Douglas County Courthouse.
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Car crash leaves woman in critical condition at KU Med
Joyce E. Curry, 54, of Eudora, was driving when her car was struck by a pickup Sunday morning and remains in critical condition at KU Med in Kansas City Kansas. Fire Medical logs list multiple emergency calls including oil and chemical spills, numerous medical emergencies, and several vehicle incidents across Lawrence Wellington and Lecompton areas. The Journal World notes it does not publish all police reports and limits on identifying victims or suspects pending charges.
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Lawrence couples announce births and weekends listed
Mega Shelly and Eric Grospitch welcome a boy on Sunday in Lawrence. Todd and Amanda Blanton announce a girl in Topeka on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell-Shelkey and Jeff Shelkey in Lawrence welcome a girl on Saturday. Joy and Bertram Oparaji in Lawrence have a boy on Saturday. Matthew and Tiffaney Meyer in Lawrence welcome a girl on Saturday. Jane Huesemann and Steve Harrington in Lawrence have a boy on Saturday. Kimberley and Jeremy Wiley in Lawrence welcome a girl on Friday.
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Eric Grospitch
Lawrence
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Amanda Blanton
Topeka
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Jeff Shelkey
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Bertram Oparaji
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Tiffaney Meyer
Jane Huesemann
Steve Harrington
Kimberley
Jeremy Wiley
Lullaby of Broadway dates corrected at Kansas City and Topeka venues
The Journal-World corrects the schedule for Lullaby of Broadway. Performances are 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. July 25 26 at Folly Theater Kansas City Missouri, and 7 30 p.m. July 28 at Topeka Performing Arts Center. Collin Hosek is the correct drummer for Sunday's show.
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Journal-World
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County Malls Rural Dispute Over Excavating Plan
Douglas County commissioners mediate a dispute between Wayne Ousdahl of Ousdahl Excavating and neighbors led by Bruce Reid near Wellman Road north of Lawrence. Officials will pursue mediation with county staff and may bring in an impartial mediator before possible litigation.
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Wellman Road
Lawrence
Wayne Ousdahl
Ousdahl
Bruce Reid
Craig Weinaug
Keith Dabney
Bob Johnson
Johnson
County budget vote postponement and actions set
Commissioners pause budget work as a 44 million operating plan faces Aug 21 public hearing. They approve terrorism equipment funding, shared road access, Heritage Baptist site plan revision, a 279,413 community corrections budget, and a county to Douglas County Development land transfer.
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Heritage Baptist Church
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Second Baldwin man on trial in neighborhood shooting
Prosecutors expect to finish their case today in the second trial of Stephen Meeker, 34, on charges of aggravated battery and aggravated assault after he claimed self defense in the Oct 14 2002 shooting of Steven Swafford, 31, in the 1200 block of Bison Court. The case centers on a neighborhood dispute with Swafford’s girlfriend Kerry Chalmers. a prior trial in April ended without a verdict.
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Steven Swafford
Lawrence
Stephen Meeker
Bison Court
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Swafford
Kerry Chalmers
Contact Us Local Newsroom Directory and Contacts
Contact information for the city desk and editors is listed with phone numbers and emails. It includes City Editor Mike Shields, News Editor John Taylor, Sports Editor Chuck Woodling, Advertising, Circulation, and online feedback options.
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KU tops Fulbright winners tied with Penn State and Wisconsin
Kansas University reports 10 faculty Fulbright scholars for 2002-2003, tied for first with Penn State and Wisconsin Madison. KU notes its smaller size makes the feat notable, with 25,782 students and 1,398 faculty versus Penn State’s 40,828 students and 2,872 faculty and Wisconsin Madison’s 41,522 students and 2,213 faculty.
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On the Street: College Student and Public Voices
Massachusetts Street residents discuss the national economy. A Pittsburg State University student Caleb White says the economy looks good under Bush's plan. Peggy Brenner, retired, Wichita, notes conservative investments. Virginia Roberts, unemployed, Malvern, says it will improve after a bottom. Robert McKinney, restaurant manager, Lawrence, believes tough times pass.
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