Willow Center to Get $63,377 Federal Grant
The Willow Domestic Violence Center in Lawrence will receive 63,377 in federal FFPSA funds this year as part of a statewide 1.2 million grant package. Funds cover two part time county coordinators in Franklin and Jefferson counties and a full time health and wellness staffer in Lawrence to assist victims and families. Established in 1976, the center offers a 24 hour hotline, shelter, court advocacy, and employment services across Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson counties.
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Mass Street Fish House & Raw Bar planned for 719 Massachusetts
Plans filed at City Hall reveal a new restaurant named Mass Street Fish House & Raw Bar to be located inside the former Biggs building at 719 Massachusetts Street downtown. Owners supplied limited details via email. city records indicate a restaurant and raw bar proposal with potential impact on local dining options.
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Four restaurant pros plan new venture in downtown Lawrence
Ayrick Madeira leads a team of four veterans from Teller’s and Merchants Pub & Plate to open Mass Street Fish House & Raw Bar. Laura Klein, Ryan Gaines, and Galen Zacritz will run operations, with a rotating boutique oyster and fresh fish menu. The plan includes a barbecue smoker and a standard bar with barrel aged cocktails, craft beer, and wine. The former Bigg’s on Mass site has stood empty since July while other Bigg’s locations remain open.
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KU names police chief and promotes captains
The University of Kansas named Chris Keary chief of KU police, succeeding Ralph Oliver who retired in December 2015. Keary has served as interim chief since Jan 1 and previously rose from student dispatcher to officer and sergeant, then assistant chief in 1998. Captains James Anguiano and Bobby Williams were promoted to deputy chief.
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KU commemorates 9/11 with candle lighting at Campanile Plaza
The University of Kansas marks the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a Sunday ceremony at Campanile Plaza 1450 Memorial Drive. ROTC students will present a flag, Mark Bradford of Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical will speak, and campanile bells will toll during the service at 8 p.m.
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Baker University and Washburn Law form early admission pact
Baker University and Washburn University in Topeka announced a partnership allowing selected Baker students to enter Washburn Law School after three to three and a half years of study. Signing were Baker president Lynne Murray and Washburn Law dean Thomas Romig with interim officials.
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Washburn Law and Baker College Offer Transfer Path
Washburn Law School and Baker University will implement a transfer option for first year law students to begin at Washburn and complete a Baker University bachelor's degree. The plan allows sharing up to a year of study, reducing the seven year combined timeline by up to one year.
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