Lawrence Datebook Today Events and Meetings
A day listing in Lawrence covers WIC voucher pickup at the Health Department on Maine, Quilts display at Watkins Museum on Mass through Sunday, Cliffhangers story group at the Public Library, Farmers Market on Vermont, Girl Scout Registration Night at Quail Run School, Zoning Appeals at City Hall, SPaRK meeting at First Southern Baptist Church with childcare, and a living-wage campaign organizing meeting by the Coalition for Peace and Justice at the Public Library. Notable contacts include Donna Pearson at 785 273 3100 ext 28 and emails spark and ksunsynhotmail.
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WIC
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Maine
Kaw Valley Quilters Guild Hall of Fame
Watkins Community Museum
Mass
Lawrence Public Library
Vermont Street
Quail Run
Inverness Drive
Donna Pearson
Dpaarson
Girlscouts
Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals
Cityhall
Sixth
Massachusetts
First Southern Baptist Church
Andra At
Multiple thefts and accidents reported in city area
Burglary and theft reports include Garden Carpet Outlet on Iowa Street with a damaged door and $2500 missing, a 1990 Ford Bronco stolen in West Sixth Street area and later recovered, internal theft at Bismarck Inn, a solitaire diamond ring stolen from a home on McDonald Drive, and a Pepsi vending machine plus tools stolen from Midland Farm Store. Casualties include three people in hospitals after traffic incidents. Fire and ambulance calls logged along with numerous medical emergencies and animal shelter intake moments.
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Iowa St
Denver
West Sixth Street
Bismarck Inn
Third St
McDonald Drive
Midland Farm
Diagonal Road
Births Report For Jennipher Stinnett And Others
Jennipher and Brett Stinnett of Lawrence welcomed a girl this Wednesday. Key and Norma Wicks of Richmond welcomed a boy this Wednesday. Ken and Heidi Romero of Lawrence welcomed a boy, also born Wednesday.
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Jennipher
Brett Stinnett
Lawrence
Key
Norma Wicks
Richmond
Ken
Heidi Romero
Robbery trial of ex Ku player postponed
The hearing for former Kansas University football player Dion Johnson, accused of aggravated robbery and kidnapping, paused Wednesday as two witnesses chose to consult attorneys. Johnson allegedly helped plan the June 27 robbery, driving Harris and another man to the victim’s home in Lawrence. The case resumes next Wednesday at 9 a.m.
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Kansas University
Dion Johnson
Douglas County
Jayhawks
Lawrence
Kentucky
Stanley Harris
Harris
Johnson
Craig Stancliffe
Stancliffe
Michael Malone
Heat threatens pets as record heat returns in Lawrence
Lawrence Humane Society director Midge Grinstead says August brought 80 calls about animals lacking water and shade. A dog died in a Lawrence yard amid suspected heat-related issues, while other animals suffered in late summer’s high heat. Owners should provide shade and fresh water daily or consider indoor refuge. Call 843-6369 or 832 for help.
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Midge Grinstead
The
Lawrence Humane Society
Lawrence
Grinstead
Man to enter plea in Lawrence High School kidnapping case
Peter Yellowbird a 19 year old in Douglas County District Court faces felony kidnapping and misdemeanor battery charges for a June 6 alleged kidnapping of a 17 year old student outside Lawrence High School 1901 La Police say two others joined Yellowbird who believed the boy had stolen from them A plea agreement with prosecutors has been reached and will be entered Friday at 9 am Also notes on MS Society telecast ACT test deadlines and road closure on East 300 Road near North 1 Road to North 100 Road with emergency access ongoing
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Lawrence High School
Peter Yellowbird
Douglas County
Yellowbird
Contact info and newsroom staff listings for The Journal-World
Directory item listing city editor Mike Shields and staff contacts for news sports features business and circulation. Includes phone numbers and websites for submitting ideas advertising classifieds subscriptions and delivery questions. Contains hours of operation and after hours delivery contact.
Urinary misconduct reported in Broken Arrow Park
A resident reported a county employee urinating behind a cedar tree while on county time in Broken Arrow Park. Contact Douglas County Administrator Craig Weinaug at 832-5328 to report details. Weinaug says action depends on more details and could involve county policy or law enforcement.
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Broken Arrow
Douglas
Craig Weinaug
Weinaug
Call Sound Off Line For Viewer Questions
Prompt invites readers to call 832-7297 to hear a recording that requests them to leave a question for Sound Off. The notice provides no date or additional context beyond the contact method and instruction to leave a message.
On the Street interview on cooler weather activity
Levi Chronister reports street interviews with KU students and locals about using cooler weather for activity. Jordan McCarty says she is exercising more while Ben Koven carries on as usual. Olivia Jaiser living in a van confirms increased outdoor activity. Jack Shane notes using coffee breaks during outdoor time.
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LAW Enforcement
ndLice
Southside Church of Christ
25Th St
Robert M. Moya
Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center
Topeka
U.S. Highway 24
Jefferson -Shawnee
Deborah K. Chambers
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas Highway 10
Joyce Tavernaro
Kanwaka Corner
U.S. Highway 40
Lawrence Douglas County Fire & Medical
Lawrence- Douglas
Iowa Street
Congressional Circle
Eldridge Street
Locust Street
Eudora
Melrose Lane
Ridge Court
East 400 Road
Kasold Drive
Barker Avenue
Jayhawk Boulevard
Mississippi Street
West 15Th Street
Maine Street
Coricorde Road
By Joel Mathis
Jmathis
Ljworld.com
Joel Mathis
Reaene
Tee
Tennessee Street
MS Society
KTWU
Boston
Nmss.org
ACT Registration
Actory
East 300
North 1
North 100
Douglas County Public Works Department
N.H
Call City
Mike Shields
News
Ljworld
Richard Brack
John Taylor
Jworld.com
Devin Walker
Dwalker
Ann Gardner
Chuck Woodling
Jan Biles
Biles
Mark Fagan
Mfagan
Maria Preston
al Borier
Joe Lewis
Levi Chronister
Jordan McCarty
Ben Koven
Olivia Jaiser
Jack Shane
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