North Lawrence Trafficway plans face EIS delay and channel queries
West end construction may proceed with adjustments while officials expect an Environmental Impact Statement to guide the east end. Sunflower Cablevision weighs Travel Channel access as Sunflower general manager notes niche status. Prime Sports Network coverage limited by MLB region rules keeping Cardinals broadcasts out of Lawrence.
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South Lawrence
John Pasley
31St Street
35Th Street
Sunflower Cablevision
Dennis Knipfer
Sunflower
Prime Sports
Lawrence
Kansas City
Royals
St. Louis
WGN
Chicago
WTBS
Atlanta
Sound Off Line Instructions Tell Readers How To Submit
Readers are advised to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and select category 7478 to hear a recording inviting them to leave a question for Sound Off. The notice provides no additional details beyond the contact method and process.
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Journal-World Access
Old Jefferson Town hosts two history workshop Saturdays
Old Jefferson Town offers the second annual Just for Kids history workshops on June 25 and July 16 at U.S. 59 High way Oskaloosa. Activities include Homespun wool spinning for ages 5 to 8 and Gamesters for ages 9 to 12 on both dates. On July 16 Games of Old for ages 5 to 8 and Spin and Weave for ages 9 to 12. The Lawrence City Band performs a summer concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the South Park gazebo conducted by Robert E. Foster with William L. Kelly. season sponsored by Parks and Recreation Dept with Rice Foundation. Lawrence residents may see a Winston Simulator drag-car experience at Holiday Plaza 2104 W 25th 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, and at Hillcrest Shopping Center Friday.
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Old Jefferson Town
U.S. 59
Oskaloosa
Lawrence City
South Park Gazebo
Robert E. Foster
William L. Kelly
Lawrence
Tobacco Express
Holiday Plaza
Hillcrest
Ninth
Iowa
Omega Music festival raises funds for youth programs
The Lawrence based Omega Music festival raised nearly four thousand dollars. Two thousand goes to Health Care Access for children prescriptions. One thousand two hundred fifty supports Big Brothers Big Sisters in Leavenworth County for a youth garden. Remainder funds CCC child care center.
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Omega
Committee For the Preservation of Wild Life
Lawrence
Access
Big Brothers and
Big Sisters
Leavenworth County
CCC
Lawrence High Senior Jamie Harmon Reflects on Team Pride
Lawrence High School senior Jamie Harmon expresses strong pride in the team and country, stating belief in their quality and readiness to showcase their abilities to the world. He emphasizes confidence in their performance and team spirit.
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Jamie Harmon
Lawrence High
Lawrence
America
Police Reports Highlight Assaults and Sexual Assault in West Lawrence
A 25 year old Lawrence man was hospitalized after a fight with a roommate on West 15th. A 21 year old woman reported a rape at a nearby West 15th apartment. Fire, ambulance calls, and other incidents across Lawrence include multiple medical emergencies, vehicle and propane leaks, and a water line break.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
West 15Th
West ‘15Th
Sfire
15Th
Haskell
Chadwick
Massachusetts
Trail Rd
23Rd
Harper
Natalie
George Ct
Life Flight
Maine
Local Man Dies In Shawnee County Crash
Jerod Eaton, 22, of Lawrence, died in a one car collision on a county road in southeast Shawnee County. The car struck a bridge abutment at 2:40 a.m. Saturday, sheriff said.
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Toreka
Lawrence
Shawnee
Sheriff’s Department
Jerod Eaton
Dave Meneley
Gas leak at Dillons triggers Lawrence store evacuation
Lawrence firefighters evacuated the Dillons at 1015 W 23rd after a natural gas leak from an appliance connection. Battalion Chief Bill Stark said 15 patrons and about 10 employees were inside. the store was evacuated for 30 minutes while the gas supply was shut off and the scene cleared around 11:30 p.m.
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Lawrence
Bill Stark
Lawrence Fire Department
Dillon
Stark
Local Dismissals and Birth Announcements Reported
Dismissals listed include Taylor Figuered, Lawrence, Cherie Crowther, Lawrence, Geraldine Boehle, Baldwin, Stacey Leistra, Lawrence. Birth notices report Melody Zach in Eudora with a girl born Friday. Mr and Mrs Ray Esquibel of Tonganoxie welcome a girl Friday. Vince and Melody Haines of Lawrence announce a daughter born Saturday.
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Taylor Figuered
Lawrence
Cherie Crowther
Geraldine Boehle
Baldwin
Stacey Leistra
Melody Zach
Eudora
Ray Esquibel
Tonganoxie
Vince
Melody Haines
Lawrence schedule spans meetings and events on Monday
The datebook lists 1:30 p.m. Douglas County Commission at the county courthouse and 9-10 a.m. The Lowdown on Labels at Sunflower/Jayhawk Room with enrollment, 6 p.m. Lawrence school board study session on junior high curriculum, 6:35 p.m. City Commission at city hall with stop sign discussion, 1 p.m. Boys and Girls Club Annual Golf Classic at Alvamar Golf Course sponsored by Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 309, and an 8 p.m. Lawrence City Band Concert at the South Park gazebo.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Maine
Lawrence School Board
Clinton
Lawrence City Commission
City Hall
Sixth
Massachusetts
Centennial Drive
Orchard Lane
Boys and Girls Club of
Lawrence
Alvamar
Crossgate Dr
Fraternal
Order of Eagles Aerie 309
The
309 Golf Club
South Park
Access poll on county planning commission vote results
The Access poll asks if County Commissioner Jim Chappell's idea for a revamped planning commission should be adopted. Voters are urged to call 865-5000 and select category 3500 for yes or 3501 for no. The poll notes results are non scientific with 23 respondents overall.
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Jim Chappell
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