Television disposal options in Lawrence city programs
Sound Off asks about large tube TVs disposal. Best Buy Lawrence accepts TVs 32 inches and smaller for recycling. Larger sets can be recycled at the Lawrence Electronic Recycling Events in spring and fall. Curbside pick up of televisions for landfill disposal is available through the City of Lawrence Solid Waste Division at 832-3032.
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Community contact details in Soundoff note
A reader invitation provides a phone number 832 7297 for questions and an email address soundoff ljworld.com for further contact. This brief notice directs readers to reach out with inquiries or feedback via call or electronic mail.
On the Street: Conference Reflections on Mass Street
Lawrence residents share thoughts on memorable conferences. Amanda Stratman, a Lawrence graduate student, recalls social work events and notes a transgender speaker who was both interesting and beneficial to her class experience.
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Ottawa woman sentenced in drug conspiracy tied to overdose death
Tamara Ledom, 37, was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute oxycodone hydrocodone methadone morphine and methamphetamine resulting in a user’s death. Co-defendant Connie Edwards, 60, sold drugs in Franklin County between 2007 and 2012. A May 2009 overdose linked to drugs bought from Ledom at Edwards’ Ottawa home triggered the case, which includes eight other co defendants. A fire at 2714 Maverick Lane damaged a basement dryer but was extinguished by 10 p.m. No further details released.
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Tamara Ledom
Ledom
Connie Edwards
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Lawrence Schools Foundation Bobs Award story clarification
The Journal-World May 23 edition ran an inaccurate background on the Lawrence Schools Foundation Bobs Award. Named for several anonymous individuals sharing the first name Bob, the annual award honors an outstanding educator in the Lawrence school district.
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Bob
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Cunningham Births in Lawrence on Tuesday
Kris and Zeke Cunningham welcome a boy in Lawrence on Tuesday. Sheri and Simon Brody celebrate the birth of a girl in Lawrence on Tuesday.
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Kris
Zeke Cunningham
Lawrence
Sheri
Simon Brody
Law expands concealed carry access to government buildings
Douglas County officials discuss a broad state law expansion signed April 16 by Governor Brownback that allows permit holders to carry concealed weapons into most state and local government buildings unless sites implement adequate security such as metal detectors and guards. Exemptions include public schools and Capitol. colleges have four years to comply. Local governments may seek up to four additional years with approved security plans. Lawrence officials conduct a parallel building security review while commissioners address a Black Jack battle commemoration permit, a fence dispute, and no interest loans for fire departments to update radio gear.
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Topeka
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Baldwin City
Ground broken for Kansas NBAF bio defense lab project
Federal and state officials welcomed a $404 million funding recommendation for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan to replace the Plum Island lab. The plan includes state bonding and federal support, with construction expected to start in 2014 and create 300 plus jobs at salaries over $75,000.
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Sam Brownback
Pat Roberts
Kansas
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Lynn Jenkins
Kansas State
U.S
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Washington
Jamie Johnson
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U.S. Senate
GOP
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Senate
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Global environmental humanities conference at KU draws scholars
The 10th annual event at the University of Kansas brings scholars from China Africa Europe and Latin America to Lawrence. organizers highlight discussions on nature protection and interconnections of global environments with panels on Thoreau and modern tourism.
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John Muir
Outka
Tal Humanities
KU Or Lawrence
Donald Worster
Daniel Wildcat
Haskell Indian Nations University
Haskell
Wes Jackson
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Land Institute
University of North Texas
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Lawrence
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