Lawrence Datebook Wednesday and Friday events listed
Lawrence public library toddler and storytime sessions at 707 Vt and 843-3833. Immunization clinics and health screenings at 200 Maine and Babcock Place with multiple time slots. Meetings include Town & Country Republican Women, MAINstream Coalition church-state talk, and various planning and commissions at City Hall and courthouse. Also youth programs at 707 Vt and 211 Eighth St with Homework Nights and Songwriters Showcase. Submit items to Datebook by phone or mail.
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Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Maine
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
Douglas County
Eighth St
Lawrence
Douglas County Health Department
Babcock Place
Mass
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Lawrence-Douglas County
Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
American Legion Hall
Baldwin
East Central
Ballard Center
Elm St
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
City Hall
Eudora
Cottonwood Inc
W. 31St St
Edgewood Community Center
Haskell Ave
Roorr
Family and Community Education
Deal Six
Fairgrounds
Harper St
Fire and safety reports from Lawrence area incidents
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical logged incidents including a canceled fire call at 2424 Melrose Lane and a shorted electrical equipment issue at 2125 Clinton Parkway. The Journal-World notes it does not publish all police reports and emphasizes protecting victims and delaying naming individuals until charged.
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Melrose Lane
Clinton Parkway
Journal-World
Lawrence Births Reported This Weekend
Thomas Fewel and Casey Wilson in Lawrence welcomed a girl Sunday. Derek and Jennifer Osborn in Lawrence welcomed a girl Sunday. Justine Hamilton and John Culbertson in Lawrence welcomed a boy Saturday.
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Thomas Fewel
Casey Wilson
Lawrence
Derek
Jennifer Osborn
Justine Hamilton
John Culbertson
Two Daughters Named in Obituary Correction
Correction states Agnes Marie Pine Strobel has two surviving daughters Laurel Lynn Bowen of Lawrence and Marsha Lou Strobel of Topeka, though the March 15 Journal-World obituary only named Bowen based on the funeral home information.
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Agnes Marie Pine Strobel
Laurel Lynn Bowen
Lawrence
Marsha Lou Strobel
Topeka
Journal-World
Bowen
Waewes Journal-World contact directory for staff and offices
The Waewes Journal-World lists its offices at 309 N.H. and 645 N.H. and provides subscriber service numbers, newsroom contacts, editors, and department emails. It includes tips for submitting stories, obituaries, and press staff across City News Sports Living Entertainment and Business.
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Waewes Journal-World
N.H
Call City
Mike Shields
Ljworld.com
John Taylor
Jworld
Mshields
Ljworld
Ann Gardner
Gardner
Chuck Woodling
Mindie Paget
Centennial patrons question bond and school closure plan
About 40 people gathered at Centennial Library to grill school board member Leni Salkind and Principal Dick Patterson on a $59 million bond proposal to expand Cordley and close Centennial along with Riverside and East Heights. Attendees pressed why more funds are needed for less, while district officials argued years of planning and insufficient state funding leave little choice.
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Centennial School
Leni Salkind
Centennial
Salkind
Lawrence High School
Dick Patterson
Riverside
East Heights
Gina Grigaitis
Grigaitis
Cordley School
Cordley
Meaning of N S in TV listings in Tribune standards
The N indicates a first run or new program while listings without N are caveats. The S marks programs with sexual content. CC shows closed captioning. For Sound Off questions, call 832-7297.
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Sec
Tribune Media Services
Is Saddam Hussein Alive or Dead Debate at Borders
In Lawrence and Leavenworth readers offer views on Saddam Hussein’s status. Kendall Walker voices doubt about his death, Alvester Duckworth argues he may be undercover, Karina Christensen says he is alive due to lack of proof, and Shelley Davis notes ongoing indications and recent press conferences.
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Borders Books, Music & Cafe
Saddam Hussein
Kendall Walker
Lawrence
Saddam
Shelley Davis
Third slaying suspect appears in court in Topeka
The third suspect in the killing of Quincy M. Sanders, 21, appeared in Douglas County District Court via videoconference. Corey Terrell Robinson, 23, of Topeka, faces second degree murder charges with a $500,000 bond. Two co-defendants Tremain V. Scott, 21, and Randy R. Owens, 27, also charged. Next hearings set for April 3.
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Quincy M. Sanders
Douglas County District Court
Peggy Kittel
Corey Terrell Robinson
Topeka
Douglas County
Robinson
Sanders
Ridge Court
Robin
Kittel
Tremain V. Scott
Overland Park
Randy R. Owens
Scott
Owens
Sebelius to unveil revenue package for Kansas budget
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius will reveal a revenue package to fill a hole in the proposed 4.49 billion general fund budget, set to be introduced at a news conference with top cabinet officials. The plan aims to cover about 230 million in shortfall for the next fiscal year starting July 1.
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Toppeka - Gay
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Pocketknife Sparks Suspension at Kennedy School
A sixth grade boy was suspended for three days after bringing a pocketknife into the Kennedy School elementary building. District officials say a hearing will determine if further punishment is needed.
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Kennedy School
Julie Boyle
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31St St
Robert Meneilly
Mainstream Coalition
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Datebook
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LAW Enforcement
Lawrence-Douglas
Richard Brack
Lworld
Cody Howard
Howard
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World Online
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Bonner
Joe Lewis
World
Bond
Mike Belt
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Alvester Duckworth
Cashier
Leavenworth
Karina Christensen
Shawnee County
Ryland
Billy” Patton
Patton
Paul Ray II
Eric Weslander
Dave Ranney
23Rd St
Sonic
Anthony Garcia
Garcia
Coyote
Donald G. Hattabaugh
Lucile
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Fcaven Book Store
East
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Center For
University of Kansas
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Charles Warren
History
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