Lawrence Datebook Highlights Weekend Activities
Lawrence readers can attend a farmers market on Vermont Street, a free car show at Douglas County Fairgrounds, and a Vietnam Memorial ceremony at Samuel J Churchill Army Reserve Center. Open houses, picnics, a nature program at Clinton State Park, and memorial day ceremonies follow across Lawrence through Monday.
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Douglas County
Samuel J. Churchill Army Reserve Center
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Iowa Streets
American Legion Post
Sixth St
Washington, D.C
Pinckney
Clinton Park
Fifth and
Alabama Streets
East Lawrence Center
Iith St
Clinton State Park
Weekend burglary spree hits Clinton Parkway area
Three thefts occurred in the 3600 block of Clinton Parkway late Wednesday into Thursday. A 43 year old Lawrence man reported his Nissan worth 7500 missing between midnight and 7 am. A 20 year old KU student reported CDs and a car stereo stolen from his vehicle, and a 22 year old man reported 2400 in stereo equipment clothing and other items taken. Fire responders logged several calls including a vehicle pedestrian accident and multiple good intent and alarm notices.
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Clinton Parkway
Kansas University
Births Mark and Gina Hummel Welcome a Lawrence Boy
A boy was born to Mark and Gina Hummel of Lawrence on Thursday, joining their family with Michael and Janet Boecker of Lawrence welcoming a girl on Tuesday.
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Mark
Gina Hummel
Lawrence
Michael
Janet Boecker
Corrections On Memorial Park Burial Of Legion Commander
A correction notes that Donna Hornberger Beguelin's husband is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery and that he served as a commander for the American Legion. The Lawrence and State section of Friday's issue contained incorrect or misleading information.
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Beguelin
Memorial Park Cemetery
American Legion
Lawrence & State
Journal World contact and staff directory snapshot
A dense contact list for the Journal World and affiliates includes subscriber service numbers, newsroom editors, department lines for city news sports living and entertainment, obituaries, advertising and circulation, and partner outlets 6News World Online Sunflower Broadband with multiple emails and in town redelivery guarantees.
Memorial Day Closings In Lawrence Douglas County
Government offices in Lawrence and Douglas County will be closed Monday for Memorial Day along with city, county, state, and federal offices. Banks except Sunflower Bank will close, parking will be free downtown, and KU offices close. The Dole Institute stays open. Parks facilities have adjusted hours and several ceremonies are planned at Oak Hill Cemetery Memorial Park and Clinton Cemetery. Lawrence Public Library and mail delivery are closed. UPS and FedEx pause. Meals and senior services are canceled. Journal-World business office opens 6 to 10 a.m. Monday. USA Today not distributed. most liquor stores may close early.
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American Legion
Oak Hill Cemetery
Tam
Veterans of Foreign War
Memorial Park Cemetery
Clinton Cemetery
Mike Birney
Clinton Presbyterian Church
Lawrence
Douglas County
General Services Administration
Federal
Sunflower Bank
Wakarusa Drive
Lawrence Bus Co
MV Transportation
Kansas University
Dole Institute of Politics
Overland Drive
Eagle Bend
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence Senior Center
Babcock Place
Edgewood Place
Lecompton
Eudora
Baldwin
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Journal-World
USA Today
Lawrence drought deepens over three year period
Northeast Kansas has suffered dry conditions since 2001 with Lawrence receiving 113.75 inches of precipitation from January 2001 through Tuesday, 18.47 inches below average. From July 2002 to December 2003 the area was 24.47 inches below normal.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Matt Sayers
6News
Sayers
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Memorial Day plans change as gas prices rise
Abby Mills asks New Hampshire residents about Memorial Day plans altered by higher fuel costs. Karen Miller shifts from Texas to Perry Lake, Lauren Roads cuts Colorado trip to three days, Lee Doudna trims travel, Judi McCollum plans a quiet weekend, and others note safety concerns from drunk driving during the period.
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Perry-Lecompton High School
Perry
Texas
Perry Lake
Lauren Roads, Bookseller
Lawrence
Colorado
Twin Lawrence brothers face tax raids over drug charges
Kansas Department of Revenue seized funds from Roosevelt Dahda and Las Revell Dahda, both 22, after alleged taxes on marijuana and controlled substances totaling 121,120 each. Police found cocaine and marijuana during April raids on their homes. Roosevelt faces federal firearms and trafficking charges. Las faces charges for possession of an illegal sawed-off shotgun. A Baldwin High School student is named one of seven Kansas winners in an unspecified program.
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Kansas Department of Revenue
Lawrence Brothers
Roosevelt Rico Dahda
Las Revell Dahda
Roosevelt Dahda
Los Dahda
Willow Cove
Jana Drive
Kansas University Frisbee club heads to nationals in Burlington
The Kansas University men’s Ultimate Frisbee Club seeks top honors at the College Championships in Burlington, Washington, after qualifying at the South regional in Little Rock on May 1 and 2. It marks the club’s second nationals bid in 22 years, the first since 1999.
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Ultimate Players Assn
Burlington
Wash
Little Rock
Ark
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