Downtown grocer revisits Borders site for new store
Town Talk notes that Checkers grocery leader shifts focus from a Mass and 11th proposal to the former Borders building at Seventh and New Hampshire, catty-corner to the Journal-World offices. The move aims to repurpose the site while keeping the existing plan alive.
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Historical past coexists with modern tools in district additions
Rochelle Valverde reports on the Lawrence school district as Cordley Elementary houses a 100 year old brick shell preserved within new additions at 1837 Vermont St. The 1915 building gains modern facilities while exterior walls are kept, illustrating how history blends with new construction under Superintendent guidance.
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Lawrence Parade of Schools Open House and Center Ribbon-cutting
The Lawrence Parade of Schools open house runs 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Langston Hughes Cordley Hillcrest New York and Quail Run elementary schools. A ribbon cutting marks the opening of the Lawrence College and Career Center at 2910 Haskell Ave with historic renovations preserving the school’s old wood floors and south entrance while adding an expanded media center. Principal Scott Cinnamon highlights blending historic details with modern learning spaces as Rick Doll explains.
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Frances Caudill Earns Lawrence Horizon Award
Frances Caudill, a Schwegler Elementary School special education resource teacher, was named 2015 Lawrence Horizon Award honoree. Superintendent Rick Doll highlighted her dedication as a morning arrival and evening departure example, praising her impact on students and families.
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Business Classified Comics Deaths Inside Page 2A
Classifieds and notices blend with comics and obituaries on page 2A. Readers find listings for jobs and services beside a selection of comic panels and a concise death notice for a local resident.
Caregiver Guilty of Murder in Disabled Client Case
Jurors found Ronald Eugene Heskett guilty of second degree murder in the 2014 death of Vance Moulton a 65 year old with cerebral palsy. Prosecutors cited a financial motive money from government refunds and expenditures on a 1972 Chevelle after the checks were cashed.
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Just Food Raises 60000 to Pay Back Taxes
Just Food, the Douglas County food bank, reached its goal Wednesday to raise about 60000 owed in unpaid taxes to the IRS. Kristi Henderson, president of the board, said the nonprofit would settle its debt and resume normal operations, ahead of a Sept. 30 internal deadline and well before the IRS Oct. 20 deadline.
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City Commission Seat Hears Q&A, Applicant Pool Halves
A public Q and A forum with candidates for the vacant City Commission seat will halve the pool of applicants, narrowing the field as community members assess visions for the city. Officials expect clearer choices after the event.
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