Lawrence Datebook Highlights Community Events
A dense schedule of health screenings immunization clinics library programs and public meetings in Lawrence and Eudora for the day. Notable entries include Eudora health screening for seniors at Pinecrest II Apartments and Douglas County Health Department immunizations in Lawrence with multiple time slots. City Commission Wakarusa Township and public library activities run from morning through evening alongside a Farmers Market and Big Brothers Big Sisters sessions.
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Eudora
Pinecrest II
Walnut
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Maine
Lawrence Public Library
Farmers Market
Vermont Street
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
Douglas County
Eighth St
Lawrence City Commission
Sixth
Massachusetts
Wakarusa
31St St
Lawrence
Bill of Rights Defense Committee
Fire and waste-bin incidents reported in Lawrence
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical logged several calls over the weekend including false alarms at 1603 W. 15th St 4641 W Sixth St 3810 W 14th St and 1530 W 15th St and an outside trash bin fire at 827 Walnut. The Journal World notes it does not publish all police reports and generally limits details on victims and arrests.
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Lawrence-Douglas
15Th St
Sixth St
14Th St
Journal-World
Local births reported in Ottawa and nearby towns
Krystal Gipson and Stephen Walters welcomed a girl in Ottawa on Saturday. Jamal Gaines and Courtney Vescio welcomed a boy in Lawrence on Monday. Josh and Lindsay Pannell welcomed a girl in Lawrence on Monday. Jordan and Tisha Thornton welcomed a girl in Winchester on Monday.
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Krystal Gipson
Stephen Walters
Ottawa
Jamal Gaines
Courtney Vescio
Lawrence
Josh
Lindsay Pannell
Jordan
Tisha Thornton
Winchester
Corrections Policy Notice Appears in Journal-World
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors, inviting readers to report via telephone at 785 832 7154 or email at news ljworld com for corrections. The notice explains the process and contact points.
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Datebook
P.O
Lawrence
Ljworld.com
Journal-World
Call City
Mike Shields
Lawrence Journal-World Staff Contact and Subscriber Details
Directory style notice lists subscription numbers and service hours. It names editors and departments including City News Sports Living Entertainment and Obituaries with direct phone lines and emails. Local and outside partners are noted along with advertising and circulation contacts.
Burst water pipe shuts KU Medical Center building
A broken 2 to 3 inch pipe on Murphy Hall’s fourth floor flooded the five story building early Sunday, flooding offices and a rehabilitation clinic. Employees were relocated as crews dry carpets and computers with no damage estimate yet available. The 80 year old building is expected to be closed for weeks while repairs proceed.
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Kansas City
Kan
Kansas University Medical Center
Murphy
Hagen
Lawrence high and free state guard assignments named
Lawrence High School will have John Nelson Kenoris Blackmon and Donna Fulton as security guards for the upcoming term. Free State High School guards are Nyla Bonowitz and Kevin Alston, with one vacant FSHS guard position to be filled this fall.
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Lawrence High School
Free State High School
Bob Arevalo
Lawrence Public Schools
LHS
John Nelson
Kenoris Blackmon
Donna Fulton
FSHS
Nyla Bonowitz
Kevin Alston
Call Sound Off Phone Instructions
The notice directs listeners to call 832-7297 for Sound Off and follow a recording to leave a question. It emphasizes using the toll free style and recording prompt to send in inquiries.
Space tourism faces doubt at local street poll
At the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center Abby Mills asks residents about space tourism. Christina Fuller Arby's manager says the public ride is not feasible yet due to cost. Adam Marinello a professional card player calls it impractical and pricey. KU graduate student K J Pittman notes affordability limits for practicality. A pool entry cost is mentioned as 3.75 dollars.
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Christina Fuller
Arby
Lawrence
Red Cross Blood Drive and Public Meetings in Lawrence
The Douglas County Red Cross sponsors a Thursday blood drive at First Christian Church from noon to 6 pm with no appointment needed and all blood types sought. Also today the Douglas County Senior Services board meets at 3:30 pm at the Lawrence Senior Center studio. Sherry Warren discusses Interfaith Caring Neighbors aiding elderly residents. A Kansas Health Foundation town hall in Lawrence on Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 am in Naismith A Room aims to gather public input on improving health for Kansans, especially children, as part of a statewide tour by a philanthropy seeking to make Kansas the best state to raise a child.
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Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Maine
Lawrence- Douglas County Health Department
Babcock Place
Mass
Kansas Health Foundation
Naismith
Spring Hill Suites
Marriott
Riverfront Plaza
Lawrence Public Library
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
Douglas County
E. Eighth St
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
City Hall
Eudora
Haskell Ave
Vermont Street
Peace Corps
The
American Red Cross
First Christian Church
Douglas County Senior Services’ Board of Directors
Lawrence Senior Center
Sherry Warren
Lawrence
Kansas
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Douglas County Commission
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Richard Brack
Ljworld
John Taylor
Mshields
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Chuck Woodling
Cwoodling
Ijworld
Mindle Paget
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Chad Lawhorn
Clawhorn
Jworld.com
Cody Howard
Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
World Online
Dave Toplikar
al Bonner
Abonner
Joe Lewis
Jjlewis
KU Medical Center
Donald Hagen
KUMC
Murphy Hall
By Abby Mills
Lawrence Outdoor
Adam Marinello
K.J. Pittman
Dave Anderson
Spencer Museum of Art
Katie Arpaia
Garden City Municipal Pool
Red Cross
Senior Services Board
Brighton
Mark Hess
LawrenceHomeSellers.com
Mark Hless
Cayyge
Boations Ea Bos
Koallas
Mac
Colvin Conn
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