Smoke forces evacuation at Ladybird Diner downtown
Smoke from a basement clothes dryer overheated and began smoking at Ladybird Diner on 721 Massachusetts Street. Firefighters ventilated the building, no flames, no injuries, and the restaurant closed for the rest of Sunday. It typically closes Mondays. The eatery had recently reopened in August after earlier fire-related damage nearby.
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Lawrence bike parking plan eyed for downtown expansion
Downtown Lawrence considers a pilot program to add bike racks and corrals along Massachusetts Street and nearby avenues. The plan, including locations and costs, will be released Oct 12 for feedback from the Bicycle Advisory Committee and Downtown Lawrence Inc before a City Commission review on Oct 20 and grant application later that week.
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Lawrence High alumni noted for impact on law and public service
Legacy president and executive director of The Lewin Fund, a nonprofit advancing women's cancer research and support, spoke of Lawrence public schools and LHS coursework shaping her career. Lawrence attorney and 2013 2014 Super Lawyer, also a KU humanities board member, credited teachers like Gertrude Ruttan. Fisher, WWII veteran and historian, highlighted the Hall of Honor's legacy and urged continued high goals.
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Endowment seeks deeper student ties and tech aided engagement
Seuferling urges plans to graduate and settle before outreach, stressing building awareness that philanthropy boosts education amid declining state funds. He notes younger donors seek personal engagement through events or campus lecture videos and advocates virtual board meetings and public-private partnerships. Endowment hit 1.2 billion in 2014, aimed at scholarships and fellowships, with future campaigns under study.
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