Free State graduates urged to take action by school leader
Rochelle Valverde reports at Free State High School commencement that Vanessa Sanborn urged graduates to turn care into action. She warned that words must be followed by attention, effort, and work to drive change beyond diploma day. The scene featured graduates, family, and friends reflecting on the road ahead.
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Summer music returns with new conductors at bandstand
The Lawrence City Band opens its 2016 summer season without longtime conductor Robert Foster who retired. Marion Roberts and Paul Popiel share conducting duties from the William Kelly Bandstand in South Park, with a rotating trio directing this summer.
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Stormy Classifieds and Comics Card Update
Stormy weather notice appears in business and classified sections with comic and ad chatter. Readers are urged to join LJWorld on social platforms Facebook and Twitter for updates and community posts.
City Leaders Open Door to Study Arts Corridor
After nearly four hours of public input on converting East Ninth Street into an arts corridor, the Lawrence City Commission voted to study the concept further and hold a session in coming weeks. Forty one business owners artists and residents spoke while the room remained full until 11 p.m. Mayor Amyx urged moving to phase two to shape funding and scope.
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Commissioners urge faster talks on new police HQ
City commissioners pressed to accelerate planning for a Lawrence Police Department headquarters. A draft five year capital plan sets aside 1.5 million dollars for design. City Manager Tom Markus urged reopening discussions and selecting a site, preferably one already owned by the city.
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Street mural at 10th and New Jersey fades already
A street mural painted at the intersection of 10th and New Jersey streets last month, expected to last two years, is already fading. The work was undertaken for public art efforts, and the aging surface and weather may be factors.
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