Sidewalk sale prompt on Massachusetts Street prompts reader bargains
Caitlin Doornbos asks readers at LJWorld.com about the best bargain found at the Massachusetts Street sidewalk sale inviting responses and reflection on frugal shopping. The prompt engages the public in sharing personal deals and experiences from the street sale.
Parking legality on both sides of residential streets
On residential streets parking is allowed on both sides unless a No Parking area is marked. Opposite cars facing each other create a restriction only wide enough for one vehicle, which may raise access concerns.
Soundoff contact details from Kansas paper
Readers are invited to call 832-7297 or email soundoff ljworld.com with comments or questions for the letters page.
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Fire damages residence. Red Cross aids displaced residents
Douglas County Red Cross assists residents displaced by a 1:30 a.m. fire on 1300 block Tennessee Street as Lawrence-Douglas Fire Medical crews contained the blaze in a three story wood frame home. Two occupants sustained minor injuries. cause and total damage remain under investigation. Campus police report KU Wescoe Hall damage found Monday with vandals suspected. no suspects named. A separate highway rollover near mile marker 141 sent one passenger to KU Medical Center.
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Tolefree
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Schuyler Bailey
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Birth announcements from Kansas communities on Wednesday
Shyla Carroll and Dakota Fletcher of Linwood welcomed a boy, Dayna Lee and Benjamin Gibler of Lawrence welcomed a girl, Josh and Becky Flax of Eudora welcomed a boy, Amber and Reed Rupp of Tonganoxie welcomed a girl, John and Jenny Young of Lawrence welcomed a boy, with additional couples from Tonganoxie and Lawrence noted.
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Hilary Marquette
Tonganoxie
Shyla Carroll
Dakota Fletcher
Linwood
Adam
Kathleen Staley
Lawrence
Josh
Becky Flax
Eudora
Dayna Lee
Benjamin Gibler
Amber
Reed Rupp
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Jenny Young
Correction on Eastside Village Lawrence fund drive
A July 16 article corrected the amount of the annual fee for Eastside Village Lawrence, part of the Village to Village Network. The village plans a senior services network east of Massachusetts Street, with fees set for each village and Eastside Village Lawrence fee not yet decided.
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Lawrence transit moves to Vermont Street hub causes mixed reactions
Transit officials describe temporary bus line changes and added shelter plans as riders adapt. Signs at changed stops and inside buses inform passengers while drivers briefed help navigate routes. Some regular riders praise communication. others want better advance notice. Transit urges patience until a permanent hub is established. Visit Lawrencetransit.org for route updates.
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Larly
Wright
Transit Department
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Downtown Mass sales slash prices at numerous shops
Local stores including Jack's Nitch Hawk Zone 837 Massachusetts St and Jock's Nitch 116 W 23rd St join a weekend sidewalk sale with 25 percent off all stock and early morning discounts at Urban Outfitters 1013 Massachusetts St. Specials extend to Britches 843 Massachusetts St and Saffees 911 Massachusetts St with deep cuts, while Prairie Pond Studio 11 W Ninth St offers up to 70 percent off accessories and a free jewelry gift for Facebook fans.
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Ryan Owens
Owens
23Rd St
Urban Outfitters
Diser Elyse
Envy
Prairie Pond Studio & Beach Co
Ninth St
Adidas
Francis Sporting Goods
Sunflower Outdoor & Bike
Brown’s Shoe Fit Co
Shark’s Surf Shop
Sperry
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County to treat lake for aquatic weeds next week
County officials plan to spray Aquathcol- K to control invasive aquatic plants in the lake. The lake will be closed for 24 hours after treatment, with possible alternate dates if weather or state help delays the operation. In other business, the commission received the annual audit for the year ending 2012 and approved a 15 year KDOT tower lease and vehicle purchases through a regional bid.
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