Concrete bike paths replace asphalt in Lawrence plan
City engineer Terese Gorman says concrete paths cost less to maintain and last longer, with State funding backing the project. Asphalt edges degrade without curbs, prompting more frequent upkeep, while state approval favors concrete. Local contact lines provided for Social Security benefits and program SHARE inquiries.
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Lawrence
Terese Gorman
State of
Kansas
Gorman
Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church
Call Sound Off Process in Journal-World Access Line
Readers are urged to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and enter category 7478 to leave questions for Sound Off. A recording guides callers to submit their inquiries.
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Journal-World Access
News
Ljworld.com
Jworld.com
Genealogical Society to Hold History and Genealogy Conference
The Franklin County Genealogical Society will host a History and Genealogy Conference on July 11 in Ottawa at the First Christian Church from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Louis Reed says attendees will learn research techniques for libraries, the Internet, photos, and newspapers with nine sessions and guest speaker John Mark Lambert. A luncheon is planned and a fee will be charged. call (785) 242-2451 for details.
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Franklin County Genealogical Society
Ottawa
Louis Reed
John Mark Lambertson
National Frontier Trails Center
Independence
First Christian Church
Police refer case to district attorney for charging decision
Warded to the Douglas County District Attorney's office, which will determine what, if any, charges will be filed, police said.
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Douglas County District Attorney’s Office
Know Your Antiques session on photos and cameras
Brenda Day of the Old Castle Museum Complex will present the Know Your Antiques session on old photos and antique cameras at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Watkins Museum, 1047 Mass. Attendees are invited to bring old cameras for appraisal.
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Old Castle Museum
Baldwin
Watkins Museum
Mass
Law enforcement report highlights burglaries and arrests in Lawrence
Burglaries and thefts reported include a camcorder and other items valued at 3460 stolen from Century Drive between 9 p.m. Saturday and 12:55 a.m. Sunday. Police say a downtown storefront window was broken at Pier 1 Imports with 1000 damage. Arrests include Daniel Red Thunder Wind, 22, on DWI and crack cocaine charges, and Treus Repage, 22, on aggravated battery. Numerous medical and transport calls followed in the city.
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Lawrence
Briday
Pier 1
Tenports
Mass
Daniel Red Thunder Wind
Douglas County
Treus Repage
Dismissals and Birth Announcements in Lawrence
Dismissals of Cheryl Marie Hicklin and infant daughter Lawrence Brandy Ann Fleeger and infant son Lawrence Angelia Kay Fursman and infant daughter Births Rick and Heidi Coleman Lawrence report a girl born Saturday
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Cheryl Marie Hicklin
Lawrence
Brandy Ann Fleeger
Angelia Kay Fursman
Rick
Heidi Coleman
Lawrence Datebook busy day events and bookmobile routes
Lawrence Datebook lists a full schedule of local government and community events including Douglas County Commission and School District study session times, multiple bookmobile stops with story times, senior health screenings, and a walking tour of Lawrence’s river history. It also notes hospital board meeting, health screenings with fees, and contact details for submissions.
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11Th
Massachusetts
Clinton Pkwy
Holcom Park
Lawrence Avenue
Dad Perry Park
Harvard
Monterey Way
Broken Arrow Park
31St
Louisiana
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