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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 2024
Page
2
The Journal-World notes obituary submission policy, listing the funeral home and family as the source and providing a contact number for running obituaries.
Ruth Mildred Fredrickson 89 of Lawrence Kansas died May 20 2024 at Dunn House Baldwin City. Services set for May 24 2024 at Redeemer Lutheran Church Lawrence with private graveside follow up. She was a nurse for 35 years and longtime Meals on Wheels volunteer. She married Mit Fredrickson in 1958 and they raised six children. Memorial gifts to Meals on Wheels or Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Kay A Johnson 85 of Lawrence died May 20 2024 at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living. Services are pending at Warren McElwain Mortuary and Cremation Services. More information is available at warrenmcelwain com.
Dr Richard Spano PhD died May 19 2024. Services will be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary at a later date. For his full obituary visit warrenmcelwain.com.
The Adapt Douglas County plan outlines scenarios for retrofitting 2.5 percent of existing buildings, 100 percent new construction to energy codes, and 20 percent rooftop solar use by 2030, forecasting a 40 percent emissions drop if all goals are met though officials say the county is not on track. It envisions weatherization, transport shifts, and community resilience as guiding goals, while Kansas Sky Energy Center permits proceed after correcting stormwater conditions due to a clerical error flagged by the Journal-World.
County Commission Chair Karen Willey says the current remarks provide a framework to unify conversations and bring them into community dialogue. She emphasizes collaboration, listening, and structured talks to address local concerns and shape future plans.
Patrick Mahomes defends Harrison Butker amid backlash from his remarks during a public address touching on Pride month and abortion. Mahomes says he knows the person Butker is and respects his character while acknowledging disagreement with some views. NFL commissioner Goodell notes the league does not share Butker’s opinions.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a city county government and courts section with references to Lawrence schools, letters to the editor, obituaries, society items, and University of Kansas, but no readable events or details.
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