Satellite library plan eyed to ease Lawrence space crunch
Lawrence Public Library director Bruce Flanders says a three satellite library system could cost about half of a downtown new library. The idea may delay expansion and is not officially endorsed. Proposals from private developers for a downtown library range from 20 to 30 million dollars.
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Drug-sniffing dog aids sheriff in parking lot check
Douglas County sheriff's Office drug-sniffing Levi checked vehicles in Motel 6 parking lot near the Kansas Turnpike on November 21 but found no drugs. The dog later helped detect marijuana during a Wednesday traffic stop on US 40, leading to a 26-year-old Shawnee man’s arrest on drug dealing suspicion. he was released on bond. Additional no-drug cases include Ottawa High School lockers and vehicles on Nov 17, a Nov 19 traffic stop in Eudora, and a Nov 20 stop on I-70 west of Lawrence.
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Lawrence man charged in weekend convenience store robbery
A 56 year old Lawrence man, Charles E. Smith, was charged with aggravated robbery for allegedly robbing Presto, 2330 Iowa, on Saturday around 1 45 am. He is jailed on 30000 bond as police review surveillance footage.
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Gas prices dip to 2.05 at Lawrence stations
The Journal-World reports prices as low as 2.05 at several Lawrence stations. Readers urged to call Pump Patrol XE at 832-7154 if a lower price is found.
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Business executive enters city race in Lawrence
Rob Chestnut CFO of Allen Press announced as the second candidate for one of three at large City Commission seats. He cites his background with Sprint Butler Manufacturing and Farmland Industries and emphasizes building consensus to advance planning and job creation. Incumbents Boog Highberger Mike Rundle and David Schauner face re election with none yet confirming bids. Highberger hints at a possible run again. Mike Dever of an environmental firm is also noted.
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Douglas County delays football field plan on church land
Douglas County Commission postponed approval to build a lighted football field and concession building on Forest View Ministries property south of Lawrence. The plan, used by Veritas Christian School, faces conditions tying use to church related religious activity and potential rezoning concerns for revenue generation. The commission asked planner Sandra Day to draft a site plan statement restricting field use to church related religious events. In other business, county employees received a 3.5 percent cost of living raise based on CPI data.
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Staff writer Mike Beit can be rear
The note mentions staff writer Mike Beit and refers to a rear position or role, but the readable text is fragmentary and provides limited context about his duties or assignment.
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School board eyes stretch of wish list funds
Lawrence's school board explored funding options Monday night to cover about 6 million of 30 million in building maintenance requests next year using capital outlay funds. Board president Sue Morgan said decisions are needed at the next meeting, with a study session set for 5 30 p m to narrow the list from principals and facilities staff.
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