Historic Turnhalle could get new use as venue and dining space
Lawrence property owners plan to add a small extension to the 1869 Turnhalle at 900 Rhode Island St to transform the first floor into an event space for about 300 people and the basement into a restaurant. Attorney Patrick Watkins says the building could host movie nights, weddings, concerts, and theater, aligning with its civic history.
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Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church marks 160th anniversary
The Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church, founded in 1863, celebrates 160 years as a community fixture in Lawrence and beyond. Members reflect on their history and ongoing work, with archival photos from circa 1880 and a current choir rehearsal in August 2012 highlighting the church’s enduring presence.
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Lawrence School Board open meetings clash with media queries
Media lawyer Max Kautsch says the Kansas Open Meetings Act does not bar a media outlet from asking individual Lawrence school board members questions about budget cuts. He notes serial communications among officials cannot trigger an unlawful meeting when directed at a media outlet.
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