Black Jack Battlefield to mark 155th anniversary event
The Black Jack Battlefield Trust hosts a 155th anniversary program with an 1856 Lamplight Camp Tour at the battlefield three miles east of Baldwin City. Reservations cost 15 dollars and are required for today’s 8 to 9 p.m. tour. Saturday features John Brown performances by Kerry Altenbernd at 10 a.m. and three Civil War re enactor led battle reenactments at 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. Gates open at 9 a.m. Admission is 8 dollars for adults and 1 dollar for ages 3 to 12.
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Family seeks leniency for man convicted of store robbery
Douglas County prosecutors charged 22 year old Topeka man Sedryck Welch with aggravated robbery for the 2009 Conoco robbery at 2447 W Sixth St in Lawrence. Family members urged Judge Michael Malone to give Welch a chance at rehabilitation citing support from relatives and a mental health evaluation. Malone postponed final arguments to June 21 after a nearly three hour hearing.
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Thomas the Tank Engine comes to Baldwin City on weekends
Thomas the Tank Engine visits Baldwin City at the Midland Railway Depot for two weekends with life sized replica rides for families. Rides run 9:45 am to 3:45 pm every 45 minutes with an 18 dollar price for ages two and up. Tickets available online or at the depot. free shuttle from two nearby elementary schools.
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