Runaway Penny Honored At Lawrence Dog Show VIP Award
Penny the two year old Labrador mix who ran away while pregnant in February won a special VIP dog award at the Jayhawk Kennel Club three day show at Douglas County Fairgrounds. The dog now lives with a new Auburn foster family and attends free obedience classes. Ginger Barr Penny’s foster mom notes the support shown for animals.
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Eldridge Hotel expansion to close downtown parking
The Eldridge Hotel plans to close some downtown parking for over a year and block sidewalks temporarily as its expansion goes before the Lawrence City Commission. Business owners fear the impact while commissioners consider a temporary right of way permit and pedestrian traffic plans alongside a tax break discussion.
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DAR celebrates 125 years of sleuthing in Lawrence
Lawrence feature profiles Merriam who for 40 years hunted Revolutionary War ties in her family. She traces stories through paper trails and historic documents, placing an ancestor at Valley Forge and another captured by Native Americans in Kentucky as she links relatives to the era.
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Sunny High 76 Low 43 Forecast
The forecast shows sunny conditions with a high near 76 degrees and a low around 43. Weekend outlook calls for clear skies and mild temperatures across the region. The site LJWorld notes social media updates at Facebook and Twitter.
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Lawrence school board to review staffing budget
With double the expected new students, Lawrence Board of Education meets to assess staffing needs and budget implications. The session covers class sizes and resource allocation as enrollment surges.
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