On the Street: Paying It Forward on Massachusetts Street
Emily Stewart, a Lawrence student, explains simple acts of kindness as a way to pay it forward. She lives in a hall with 50 girls and leaves candy in their mailboxes during the season. Readers are invited to share their thoughts at LJWorld.com.
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Man found crawling in bakery ceiling in Lawrence
Anthony Dwayne Jimboy, 23, of Lawrence, was arrested early Friday on suspicion of criminal trespassing and criminal damage after a Munchers Bakery employee reported seeing someone crawling in the ceiling. Police found him in an adjoining suite after a 3:29 a.m. call. he claimed he climbed in after being locked in the bathroom, a claim disputed by officers. He posted a $200 bond and was released.
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Lawrence marks Marine Corps birthday with cake ceremony
At the Dole Institute in Lawrence the oldest Marine, James Stokes, 90, passed cake to Edward Stimac, 29, KU student in Naval ROTC. Stimac, a Marine since 2007, plans to become an officer and pilot after graduation. The Lawrence celebration began in 1991 and honors Marines who served before.
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Schools clash over rival T-shirt message in intracity game
Lawrence High and Free State students faced criticism after Free State students wore shirts calling LHS students peasants during a football game. Officials said the shirts crossed boundaries. one producer was a Free State student and the school says it had no role in distribution. District leaders urged learning from the incident as both schools emphasized responsible rivalries.
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Births Lane Doner Linwood and Pearson Lawrence
Lane and Janey Doner of Linwood welcomed a girl Friday. Darin and Tara Pearson of Lawrence welcomed a girl Friday.
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Assa Abloy buys Amarr Garage Doors in $300 million deal
Swedish lock maker Assa Abloy has acquired Amarr Garage Doors, a garage door manufacturer and distributor with sales of 300 million dollars and 1,200 employees, Amarr announced in a statement Thursday. A Friday newspaper story carried an incorrect report.
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Kansans Face Loss of Food Stamps as Waiver Ends
About 20,000 Kansans without dependents must gain part time work or enroll in a federal job training program by January 1 to keep food stamp benefits. Kansas Department for Children and Families notes their eligibility, while a prior story and Friday editorial omitted qualifying paths.
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Law Enforcement Report No Incidents Friday
There were no incidents to report on Friday.
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Woman Arrested Over Theft and Forgery at Pharmacy
Nannie Sue Noble, 30, was arrested Thursday in Douglas County on suspicion of theft by deception and forgery after allegedly claiming $1,100 worth of medications were for a relative. She remained jailed on a $3,500 bond with an active Leavenworth County warrant. police recovered some meds and noted the pharmacy alerted authorities.
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Trent McKinley
Noble
McKinley
Senate coalition reform stirs KU student election row
Tensions over coalitions at the University of Kansas sparked complaints from past elections including United Students. A plan to dismantle coalitions failed amid hours of debate, but a caucus primary and tighter campaigning rules were approved to curb coalition influence and clarify the election commission role.
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Kansas City Christmas Lights Serves Lawrence Area
Kansas City Christmas Lights provides residential light installation in the Lawrence area. The service covers Kansas City region including Lawrence. contact 888-458-1616 for installations. Aaron's Handyworks operates from Leavenworth and also installs lights in Lawrence. reach 816-410-0854.
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