Dad Perry Park hosts organized sports sparks debate
City debates park status for organized activities at Dad Perry Park as football and soccer occur nightly and parking on Harvard Hill raises traffic hazards. City Manager Wildgen notes park facilities were never reserved recently for organized use, with current activity likely first come, first served. Traffic Safety Commission to review parking concerns. SLT route decisions pending signals at 31st intersections. grass maintenance on Wakarusa Drive is the property owner's responsibility.
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Sound Off number guidance at Journal-World Access line
Call Sound Off questions to the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and enter category 7478 to hear a recording inviting you to leave your question.
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Community Health Screen and Public Meetings Calendar
Datebook lists health screenings for those over 60 at Babcock Place and flu immunization at Lawrence Senior Center. Also notes LMH board meeting, a story exploration program at Lawrence Public Library, a school board negotiation session, and alternating week bookmobile stops at Brandon Woods and Vermont Towers. Submit items via phone or mail.
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Free State High to hold choral concert tonight
Free State High School announces an 8 p.m. choral concert in the auditorium at 4700 Overland Dr featuring the concert chorale and chamber choir with sophomores participating. In other news, U S Representative Jim Ryan plans stops in Ottawa Oskaloosa and Lawrence over the next two weeks as part of his re election campaign. Police arrested Jeffery Ray Phillips 24 in downtown Lawrence after finding 6 2 ounces of psilocybin mushrooms and three grams of marijuana in a backpack and pants and charged him with multiple offenses. Douglas County Commissioners canceled tonight's meeting with the next session set for 9 a m Monday at the courthouse.
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Home occupation zoning rules eyed for plan commission
Lawrence officials discuss forming recommendations to Lawrence Douglas County Planning Commission on home occupation zoning. A local arts note reports Shepherd the King David solo show starring pianist George Fischoff canceled due to poor ticket sales at Lawrence Community Theatre. Refunds available at 1501 N.H.
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What punishment do you think the two men arrested in the Matthew Shepard case deserve
Levi Chronister asks readers to consider appropriate penalties for the two suspects in the Matthew Shepard case, inviting reflection on justice, legal process, and societal implications of this hate crime. The piece presents a provocative prompt rather than a verdict.
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Burglary and Theft Reports Highlight Local Crimes
A diamond ring worth 1000 dollars was stolen from a residence in the 906 block of Emery between 4:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Sunday. Other thefts include a 1100 dollar law from East Plumbing on Oct. 8 in the 3100 block of Iowa and a total 1923 dollars of gear from the 200 block of Prospect Avenue between Aug. 1 and Sept. 21. A house in the 1800 block of River Ridge was burglarized on Oct. 17 with entry by a blunt object. two Mag-Haven videocassette recorders and a Tech Ti stereo valued at 7600 dollars were stolen. Emergency calls list various medical, fire, and transfer responses in Lawrence. In district court, Fidel Armendariz-Campos, 18, Lawrence, was arrested for a domestic dispute in the 1600 block of Haskell after window damage and a pool cue strike. he was held on bond and warrants.
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Births Lloyd Hand Melanie Millet Lawrence A Boy Tuesday
A boy was born to Lloyd Hand and Melanie Millet in Lawrence on Tuesday
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Melanie Millet
Lawrence
Floods Leave Douglas County Still Needing Aid
After more than two weeks the Douglas County flood relief effort continues with Red Cross calls and seven home repair assistance cases. Eleven deaths across the Kansas City area are noted as officials await federal disaster designation to unlock funds.
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Michelle Jantz
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Douglas County
Jantz
Kansas City
Orionid Meteor Shower Preview in Lawrence Tonight
Lawrence residents can view a minor Orionid meteor shower this evening, linked to Halley’s Comet. Kansas University physics professor Barbara Anthony Twarog says a bigger Leonid shower, caused by Temple-Tuttle, will peak November 17 with best viewing from 1 a.m. to dawn.
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