Public Works set to inspect Princeton Boulevard next week
City Manager Mike Wildgen says the Public Works Department will check Princeton Boulevard for needed repairs next week. A reader questions fieldhouse access during Late Night events and business use of a city lot by D&D Tire, while addresses for a Hollywood actor are noted.
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Princeton Boulevard
Public Works A
Mike Wildgen
Rieay
Farmer’s Market
D&d Tire
Loo Vt
D&d the Co
Call Sound Off Line For Journal-World Readers
Instructions direct readers to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and choose category 7478 to leave a question. The prompt guides listeners to hear a recording inviting their input.
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Journal-World Access
Two Injured In Head On Collision East Of Lawrence
Two people were seriously injured in a head on crash on U S Highway 40 about two miles east of the Douglas Shawnee line around 2 30 a m Saturday. Deputies and fire crews transported one victim by helicopter and the other by ambulance to separate Topeka hospitals. Names were not released by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office as of Saturday night. Ottawa University invites local groups to its homecoming parade at 5 30 p m October 30 with a Celebration of Champions theme and cash prizes for winning entries. For details contact Tracy Campbell at 785 229 1034.
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Roy Williams
Darren Cook
Kansas University Athletics
Allen Fieldhouse
Memorial Stadium
Cook
Lawrence
Douglas County Sheriff's Deputies
Lawrence-Douglas County
Ottawa University
Tracy Campbell
Comics Needed at Funny Farm Event in Riverfront Plaza
Comics and regional talent gather at Funny Farm in Lawrence Riverfront Plaza Factory Outlets food court at 7 pm Thursday. A free barbecue buffet will be available. For those wanting to participate, call Ty at 865-2979.
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Funny Farm
Lawrence Riverfront Plaza
Ellena Honda Sponsoring Free CPR Classes
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical offers free CPR classes sponsored by Ellena Honda at 2957 Four Wheel Dr. on Oct 28, Nov 4 and Nov 11, starting at 6 30 p m. Each session covers different CPR topics and space reservations are via 832 7600.
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Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical
Ellena Honda
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical Administrative Office
Burglaries and Thefts Reported In Local Police Files
The report lists numerous burglaries and thefts including cash amounts, vehicles, and items stolen in the Wheatlells Bakery area and various blocks. Police logs note a 1997 white Ford Escort, a silver pickup valued at 5000, and a $2000 cash theft. Additional incidents include a gunpoint robbery, several arrests for rape and aggravated indecent liberties, and multiple fire and medical calls with varied details.
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Wheatlells Bakery
Et Koown
East Ninus
Polige
Oak
Jean Laird
Alabama
Crestline
Iowa
Dismissals in Ottawa and Lawrence Births
Report lists dismissals noting Samantha Jeters and infant in Ottawa. Also mentions Rhys James L and Michelle L Gordon with a newborn boy in Ottawa, and Friday birth of a boy to Richard and Kameron Labatin in Lawrence.
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Samantha Jeters
Baby Boy
Ottawa
Biaths
James L
Michelle L. Gordon
Richard
Kameron Labatin
Lawrence
Pedestrian struck by pickup in fatal night crash
A 44 year old man, Gerald Leon Smith, was hit by a pickup around 9 20 p m in the 1100 block of East 23rd and flown by helicopter to KM Kansas University Medical Center with life threatening injuries. He walked in the westbound lane and was found 30 feet away. Driver Thomas McLellan IV 19 a KU student is being interviewed. no arrests are reported.
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East 23Rd
Fall
Iliais
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Barker
Maine
Marvonne
West 31St
Orchard
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Smith
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Lawrence Douglas
County Fire & Medical Battalion
Bill Stark
Thomas McLellan IV
Kansas University
Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center
Maple Leaf Festival Highlights At Baldwin Event
All day Baldwin hosts the Maple Leaf Festival featuring carnival and live music, quilt show, arts and crafts, and staged plays. Activities run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with bicycle tides at 8:30 a.m. and Hall of Honor inductions at Lawrence High School at 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Lawrence Lions Alumni Assn.
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Seventh
Grove
South Park
Lawrence High School
Liberty Memorial High School
19Th and
Louisiana
The
Lawrence Lions Alumni Assn
Lawrence events and forums in Douglas County schedule
A schedule listing forums at Lawrence City Hall and Eldridge Hotel with times and sponsors. Also shows bookmobile stops at Hy Vee and Prairie Park, a 2nd annual Women’s Conference at the Lawrence Holidome, age 60 health screenings at Pinecrest II, and a flu immunization clinic at Pinecrest II. sponsored by local chambers health department and other sponsors.
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Douglas County Commission
11Th
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Sixth
Sunflower Cablevision
Klwn Radio
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Sam Brownback
U.S. Senate
Eldridge
Seventh
Sallie Mae
Clinton
Prairie Park
Kensington
Lawrence Holidome
Professional Women of the Chamber
Pinecrest II
Walnut
Eudora
Lawrence- Douglas
Datebook contact details for submissions
Submit items for Datebook by calling 832-7148 or writing to Datebook RO Box 888 Lawrence 66044. Email datebook at ljworld com for electronic submissions and inquiries.
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Datebook
Lawrence
Ljworld.com
Local Debate Shapes Coverage by State Opinion
A speaker notes that public coverage of homosexuality varies by state. He argues whether state consensus should dictate what gets reported, highlighting differing regional attitudes and media responsibility. The remark underscores tensions between local norms and national dialogue.
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