Lawrence district repurposes Del 1919 site after move to McDonald Drive
Lawrence Public Schools moved Library Media Services and the Instructional Materials Center to a new $4.1 million warehouse at 110 McDonald Drive. Read more about how 1919 Del is now home to expanded Adult Learning Center and Early Childhood programs including Even Start and Parents as Teachers, with Native American Student Services remaining on site.
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Lawrence Q
Del
Julie Boyle
Lawrence School District
McDonald Drive
Call Sound Off asks listeners to leave a question
The notice instructs callers to dial 832-7297 to reach Sound Off and prompts them to hear a recording inviting them to leave their question.
Standoff, dorm fire, veterans election in Baldwin area
In Baldwin a domestic dispute led to a standoff as police confronted an intoxicated man at Ninth Street apartment. He was jailed on domestic battery and threat charges after an hour. A Baker University dorm scare turned out to be a false alarm from a kitchen smoke event. DAV elected Russell Haun as department commander for 2000-2001. La Petite Academy lifted its crayons ban after safety review. Global Peace Walk 2000 organizers plan a Lawrence arrival and vigil en route to a July 4 concert in Leavenworth featuring Leonard Peltier.
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Baldwin
Ninth Street
Douglas County
Baldwin Police
Colleen Larson
Baker University
Sixth
Baldwin Fire Department
Palmyra Township Fire Department
Willow Springs Township Fire Department
Russell Haun
Eudora
Kansas Disabled American Veterans
Haun
Vietnam
101St Airborne Division
Kansas Department
DAV
Dav.org
Jayhawk
Yusen Yamato
San Francisco
Washington, D.C
Lawrence
Crispin Clarke
Leavenworth
Leonard Peltier
Riverfront Park
Peltier
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
FBI
Lawrence Datebook highlights events and meetings
A schedule of community activities in Lawrence including Farmers Market hours at the 1000 block of Vermont, household hazardous waste collection at the Lawrence Douglas County site, blood donation event at Kansas Blood Services and activities at the Lawrence Public Library, wildflower walk on Akin Prairie led by Kelly Kindscher, storytelling workshops, and public meetings. Also notes health screenings for seniors at Pinecrest and contact information for Datebook submissions.
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Farmers Market
Vermont
Lawrence-Douglas County
Kansas Blood Services
Lawrence Public Library
Kansas Land Trust
Akin Prairie
Kelly Kindscher
Kansas
Douglas County
Street Remark Draws Animal Welfare Critique
A street remark equating eating meat with killing animals sparks debate as observers compare the statement to harming cows, deer, or chickens, highlighting conflicts over ethics and dietary choices. The exchange centers on animal welfare and moral responsibility in everyday choices.
Emergency Fire and Ambulance Calls in Lawrence Area
Fire and medical responders logged numerous calls from Thursday and Friday. Structure fires reported at 151 Perry and 413 W 14th with other alarms nearby. several smoke scares, false and good intent calls, and a system malfunction. Ambulance notes cite multiple medical emergencies, nonemergency transfers, a bicycle accident, a fall, and animal reports. births announced for local residents with names and a baby posting link.
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Perry
Melise
Melrose
Engel
W. 14Th
Pinnacle
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Crossgate
Lynn Goodell
Aaron Linppere
Journal-Warp
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Allen Craig
la Petite Academy
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Priscilla Howe
Lawrence Public Library Gallery
Douglas County Commission
11Th
Massachusetts Streets
School District
Plymouth Congregational Church
Pinecrest
Walnut
Lawrence- Douglas County
Datebook
Ljworld.com
Lawrence.com
PETA
By Levi
Chronister
Lisa Edwards
Clyde Reynolds
Painter
Terry Janicki
Overland Park
Chris Thomas
Lawrence-Douglas
Elmwood
Maine
West Sixth
Brandon Woods
Delaware
East
Kentucky
Iowa
West 24Th
Sonanza
West 15Th
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Cynthia
Lawrence Humane Society
Dan
Debbie Johnson
Russ
Denise Berland
Dorothy Ann Shuckakosee
Roderick
Barbara Lawrenz
Worip Sane
Tom Jones
Jworld.com
Richard Brack
John Taylor
Mike Shields
Devin Walker
Dwalker
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Liworld.com
Chuck Woodling
Jan Biles
The
Journal-World
Call City
News
Lworld.com
L World.com
al Bonnier
Maria Preston
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