Parks and Recreation weaving classes status confirmed
Megan Gilliland the city communications manager says the Parks and Recreation department no longer offers weaving classes and has stopped using the looms in the Community Building basement. For questions contact 832-7297 or soundoff ljworld.com.
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Megan Gilliland
Ljworld.com
On the Street: reader opinions on Republican race
Readers weigh in on the Republican nomination with views on Super Tuesday. Paul Vierthaler expects Santorum to win some states but not topple Romney. Julie Luce says she’s interested but not closely following due to travel.
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Romney
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Columbus
S.C
Lawrence man given probation for aggravated battery case downtown
Douglas County judge sentenced 25 year old Anthony Bassett to two years probation after a no contest plea to aggravated battery from an October downtown altercation. Bassett faces two years in prison if probation terms are violated, and was ordered to pay 8200 in restitution.
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Lawrence
Anthony M. Bassett
Cheryl Wright
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Massachusetts Street
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Hospital Births in Lawrence Share Newborns
Erich and Wendy Bublit of Lawrence welcome a girl born Monday. Kelly and Richard Valbuena of Lawrence greet a girl born Tuesday. Katelyn and Trever Machell of Lawrence welcome a boy born unspecified date.
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Wendy Bublit
Lawrence
Kelly and
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Gas prices dip to $3.55 at multiple stations
The Journal- World notes gas prices as low as 3.55 at several stations. Readers are invited to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price.
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Journal- World
KU Cancer Center hopeful after NCI site visit
KU Cancer Center director Roy Jensen told the Kansas Bioscience Authority board the review process looked positive and that he is cautiously optimistic about securing NCI designation. The center seeks larger research funding, economic benefits, and closer treatments, with a draft report to be reviewed in about a month and a numerical score expected later.
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Roy Jensen
Kansas University Cancer Center
National Cancer Institute
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Kansas Bioscience Authority
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Mount Sinai School of Medicine
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KBA approves severance deal for acting president CEO
The Kansas Bioscience Authority adopts a severance package for acting president and CEO David Vranicar, providing one year’s salary if removed without cause and allowing payment of earned but unpaid bonuses. The move comes as Gov. Brownback prepares to appoint two new board members and amid a forensic audit into the authority’s finances. The board, with Pat George abstaining, notes definitions for removal with cause and good reason while outlining board composition and vacancies.
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Kansas Bioscience Authority
David Vranicar
KBA
Tom Thornton
Dan Watkins
Lawrence
KBA Board
Vranicar
Sam Brownback
John Carlin
Sandra AJ. Lawrence
Brownback
Commerce
Pat George
Kansas Board of Regents
Earl McVicker
Kansas Senate
Watkins
Tornado debris travels distant after Harveyville storm
Stebbins finds torn bulletin pieces and sensitive documents from the March 1 church event and EF-2 tornado. Lawrence residents report debris from the May 21 2011 Reading tornado in Lyon County. Matt Wolters notes debris can stay airborne, highlighting damage magnitude and storage reminders. Stebbins plans to notify Perry United Methodist Church pastor Dennis Irwin and donate, feeling a stronger local connection.
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National Weather Service
Matt Wolters
Lawrence
Reading
Lyon County
Dennis Irwin
Perry United Methodist Church
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