Eldridge descendants sought in Lawrence history
Sound Off asks if any living descendants of Col. Shaler Eldridge exist in Lawrence. Hotel PR director notes no confirmed heirs yet, despite research. The historical note lists seven Eldridge children, including Mary and Alice Eldridge who married into the Learnard family and Josephine Eldridge who wed Rev. F.M. Ellis. Call 832-7297 or email soundoff ljworld.com with questions.
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Halloween costume debate on Massachusetts Street
Readers share clever and best Halloween outfits spotted on Massachusetts Street. Opinions vary from pop culture spoof costumes to creative handmade ensembles, with notes on originality, execution, and crowd appreciation.
Douglas County judge issues arrest warrant in Eudora aggravated assault case
The warrant targets 21-year-old Jordan R. Noble after he failed to appear in court for four counts of aggravated assault and a suspended license misdemeanor. The incident involved Noble reportedly pointing a handgun at four Lawrence residents on Kansas Highway 10 between Lawrence and Eudora last June. Noble’s trial is set for Nov. 9. he was free on a $7,500 bond.
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Hospital birth of a boy to Searles and Sneegas in Lawrence
Jeremy Searles and Brandy Sneegas of Lawrence welcomed a baby boy on Monday at the local hospital. The newborn’s arrival followed a routine delivery with both mother and child reported in good health.
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Douglas County plots eyed for community gardens and market farms
Horn outlines 4.4 acre and 14.71 acre sites on county property near the Douglas County Jail and north of Lone Star Lake dam for possible community gardens or market farms. The proposal would license parcels for three years with city county oversight and potential in kind payments such as donated produce or reduced price food for schools. City commissioners meet at 6:35 p.m. today to discuss proposals and next steps.
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Coffee with Editors invites public at News Center
The Journal-World invites the public to Coffee with the Editors from 7 30 to 9 a m on Tuesday Nov 8 at the News Center 609 N H In this drop in event editors including Managing Editor Dennis Anderson Community Director Caroline Trowbridge and Digital Editor Alex Parker will answer questions about news gathering Coffee will be available Also reported are results from the Douglas County Sheriff s Office and Lawrence Police Department Take Back Day with 165 people dropping off 265 pounds of medicines at the Douglas County Courthouse parking lot 1100 Mass It was the third such event since 2010 with prior totals of about 100 people and 180 pounds in the first event and 130 people and 230 pounds in April DEA will destroy the drugs The program aims to prevent abuse and water contamination Sheriff s Sgt Steve Lewis notes rising participation and disposal and expects the next event in spring Also involved were Robert Neff and Pat Hubbell the Sigler Pharmacy co owner and in charge at 4951 W 18th St
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Energy Smackdown saves Fire Station 2 big electricity cut
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Station No 2 at 2128 Harper St won the four month Energy Smackdown by trimming 20 percent, cutting bills by more than 1500 dollars. Firefighters and staff parked energy use via power strips and cooling limits, sparking broader city efforts in the Take Charge Challenge against Manhattan.
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