Lawrence area bicycle refurbishment for charity directs donations
In Lawrence a program once fed by Lansing Correctional Facility inmates refurnished bicycles for charities like the Lawrence Lions Club. Retired KU professor Colin Howat aided refurbishments and keeps tools for case by case work. Residents can drop bikes at the prison or contact Howat at 785-749-4308.
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On the Street on the Street by Caitlin Doornbos
A brief campus street survey on Jayhawk Boulevard asks about the share of classes taught by graduate teaching assistants. The item directs readers to page 1A for the full story and invites responses at LJWorld.com.
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Law Enforcement Report No Incidents Tuesday
There were no incidents to report Tuesday.
Hospital births in Baldwin City and Lawrence this Tuesday
Levi and Suzanne Davis of Baldwin City welcomed a girl. Brittany and Brandon Flowers of Lawrence welcomed a girl. Both births occurred on Tuesday.
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Photo caption misspells Susan Twombly's name
The Journal-World notes a Tuesday caption misidentifies Susan Twombly in a photo. The correction clarifies the proper spelling and attributes the image to the event or subject depicted.
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KU Sig Ep head injury suit dismissed in 2011 incident
Kan sas University student Andrew C Johnson of Salina filed a suit in Douglas County District Court on March 6 naming the KU Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter its alumni board the national organization and two members. The case, alleging underage drinking led to a massive head injury at 1645 Tennessee St, was voluntarily dismissed by Johnson’s lawyers. Johnson, 20, says he was 18 living at the Sig Ep house in March 2011 when after an off site party he suffered a head injury after being rammed into a concrete wall. Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical responded and he was taken to local hospitals and later KU Medical Center in Kansas City Kansas.
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KU students worry as loan rates may double
KU students and leaders warn that subsidized and unsubsidized loan rates could rise if Congress fails to act. Marcus Tetwiler joined a nationwide petition urging lawmakers to prevent the rate increase, noting potential costs for the average borrower and graduate students losing subsidized loans.
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Topeka men face multiple charges in K2 case and assault
Four defendants including Justin Alcorn and Mario King appeared as a preliminary hearing continued amid alleged drug deal involving K2. Crawford testified Foster sought three pounds of K2 for 2800 dollars. King allegedly attempted a robbery with a .44 gun. Court will decide charges to proceed Friday.
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Lawrence golfers raise over 20000 for local charities during Hundred Hole Hike
Four of five Lawrence Country Club players completed 100 holes and raised funds for Douglas County Court Appointed Special Advocates and Dazzlers Christian Dance. Catherine Sheney Kristen Lamp and Pat Hoppa each logged 100 holes while Harry Herington finished 108. John Ross completed 45 holes after an injury.
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KU News Contact Details From The Lawrence Journal World
Kansas University reporter Matt Erickson can be reached at 832-6388. Follow him at twitter com LJW KU. For more KU news, check the Heard on the Hill blog at Ijworld com weblogs heard hill.
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County health center set for 4 p m county meeting
County commissioners will meet at 4 p m in the county courthouse. They will consider authorizing a 2.5 mile road improvement on Route 458 from US 59 west to Bannings Corner with an estimated $2 million cost and potential federal aid due to access to federal land near Clinton Lake. They will also authorize a contract with Benesch DRG Engineers for planning a Coal Creek bridge replacement on Route 458 six miles north of Baldwin City, initial $118,419, up to $265,147, with the total project estimated at $1.75 million.
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