Lawrence Datebook highlights community events today
Lawrence Datebook lists immunization and health screenings at the Health Department, Books & Babies Storytime at the Public Library, Big Brothers Big Sisters meeting, a University Forum on the hydrogen economy, Young Adult workshops, and several planning and commission meetings. Also notes library closure for in service training and multiple food distribution sites. For submissions call 832 6397 or mail P O Box 888 Lawrence 66044.
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Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Maine
Lawrence- Douglas County Health Department
Babcock Place
Mass
Lawrence Public Library
Books & Babies
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Douglas County
Sixth St
Suite A
University Forum
Dale Rummer
Ecumenical Christian Ministries
Oread Ave
U.S
William Staples
Hall Center For the Humanities
East Central
Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
American Legion Hall
Baldwin
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
City Hall
Eudora
Edgewood Community Center
Haskell Ave
Datebook
P.O
Lawrence
Ijworld.com
Law enforcement report details assaults thefts and fires in Lawrence
A 47 year old man was punched and had a tooth broken after accepting a ride to use drugs. Two 14 year old students faced an unlawful sexual relations report on school property. A chicken coop fire caused 2000 dollars damage from a heat lamp. all chickens survived. Several thefts involved credit and debit card misuse totaling over 2000 dollars. Police logged an unknown scooter and iPod theft from KU student. Fire and medical responses included gasoline spill and gas leak calls in Lawrence.
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10Th St
Southwest
Dan Ward
Lawrence
East 1750 Road
Kathy Tate
Douglas County
E . Lawrence
Ghana
Kansas University
New Jersey Street
Corrections correct Lawrence bond issue and band results
The Journal-World corrects a misidentification of John Rathbun in a story on a possible Lawrence schools bond issue. The Free State High School band placed second and the color guard third at the Heart of America Marching Festival, with rankings mis-stated in a Sunday brief.
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John Rathbun
Lawrence
Journal- World
Free State
Heart of America
Journal-World
Journal World Local News and Contact Directory Entry
Lawrence newspaper lists subscriber service hours and a large roster of editors and contacts for news tips advertising and circulation including City Editor Mike Shields Sports Editor Chuck Woodling and many others with phone numbers and emails for local and World Online partners and professionals.
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Call City
Mike Shields
Ljworld.com
John Taylor
Ljworld
Mshields
L Jworld
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Chuck Woodling
Mindie Paget
Mpaget
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Chad Lawhorn
Clawhorn
Early voting ballots are counted after Election Day night
Douglas County election deputy Marni Penrod confirms all advance votes are counted, but not until after 7 p.m. on Election Night. Ballots are securely stored in a locked box until then.
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Marnin Penrod
Douglas County
Sound Off Contact Line Instructions
A reader is invited to call 832-7297 to leave questions for Sound Off. A recorded prompt guides callers on how to submit inquiries. The notice provides no names, dates, or events beyond the phone number and call process.
On the Street: Voters Discuss Swing State Travel
Robert Muir a Kansas University senior says he would travel to a swing state if his vote won’t matter at home. Dave Logeman an investment analyst says he would go if the election is crucial. Others weigh personal impact and state loyalty amid expectations Kerry has it wrapped up.
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Robert Muir
Kansas University
Lawrence
Dave Logeman
Erin Gingrich
Gaylord KU
Kerry
Kasold overhaul approved in Lawrence plan
Lawrence city commissioners approved a 3.7 million Kasold Drive rebuild from 15th to 22nd, adding a grassy median and 11 foot lanes. The plan aims for a residential feel to slow motorists, with left turn lanes at most intersections and Scioto Drive closed.
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Kasold Drive
Lawrence
15Th Street
22Nd Street
Chuck Soules
Public Works
Soules
15Th
Scioto Drive
George Catt
Tavern remodel rejected in downtown Red Lyon case
City commissioners upheld the Historic Resources Commission decision rejecting the Red Lyon Tavern frontage change to add an outdoor smoking area citing impact on the historic streetscape. A 4 1 vote left in dissent only Commissioner Sue Hack. Exterior dining codes may be revised to permit outdoor drinking and smoking in sidewalks. A building moratorium was approved along an abandoned rail corridor from 7th to 23rd streets to guide future development, with a 10 month planning period and a Nov 9 review for the ordinance. Construction on the corridor road likely starts late 2005 or early 2006 and will take seven to nine months.
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Red Lyon
Historic Resources Commission
Sue Hack
East Lawrence
Brook Creek
Barker
7Th Street
23Rd Street
Haskell Avenue
Soules
Fire damages Jefferson County maintenance garage in Oskaloosa
A Tuesday morning fire heavily damaged the Jefferson County maintenance garage near Oskaloosa likely caused by lightning. Two trucks were destroyed and office records lost. Firefighters from multiple departments battled the blaze before 7 a.m. No injuries reported and a damage estimate was not provided. The Kansas Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.
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Oskaloosa
Jefferson County
McLouth
Ozawkie
Fairview Township
Jefferson County Emergency Management
Don Haynes
94Th St
Haynes
Kansas
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Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission
Sixth
Massachusetts
Douglas County Commission
Dole Institute of Politics
Petefish Drive
West 13Th Street
Midwest Motors
N. Third St
Lawrence Douglas County Fire & Medical
Ohio
Yale Road
Crestline Drive
Richard Brack
Cody Howard
Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
World Online
Dave Toplikar
al Bonner
Abonner
Joe Lewis
Jworld
By Robert Riley
Micah Kimball
Kasold
By Chad Lawhorn
City Briefs Tavern
Catt
Kansas City
Kan
Mark Manuel McGee
Smooth
Seventh and Locust
Douglas County Drug Enforcement Unit
Andre Lamar Ivory
Ivory
Sheriff's Office
IBM
Pia
Clinton
Lawrence Farter
Vermont
Farmers’ Market
Pendleton
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