Lawrence man charged in child abuse cases in Douglas County
Bradley W. Ford, 29, faces one count of aggravated battery and two counts of child abuse for allegedly beating a 6 week old infant on Sept 20 and a 6 year old on Sept 22 at a home on Pinecone Drive. Bond set at 100000 cash or surety. next court date Oct 6.
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Lawrence Arts Center marks 35th anniversary celebration
Young Head Start children stream into the Lawrence Arts Center as the institution celebrates 35 years from its Carnegie Library beginnings to a modern 40,000 square foot facility. Local figures Stan Herd Wayne Propst Molly Murphy Dan Rockhill appear among dozens of artists as community members share joy and pride in the arts center’s growth.
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Lawrence Arts Center 35th Anniversary Benefit Night
Lawrence Arts Center hosts a 35th anniversary benefit on Saturday at 7 30 p m at 940 N H with hors d oeuvres cocktails a silent sculpture auction and music by the Lawrence Woodwind Quintet and Majestic Rhythm Revue Tickets are 60 in advance 75 at the door Proceeds support arts access in the community.
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Lawrence median income and housing from 2010 ACS preview
City data from the American Community Survey shows Lawrence with a median household income of 39 496 dollars and a median owner occupied home value of 172 500 dollars. The survey notes 12 1 percent uninsured residents 6 8 percent foreign born and 56 5 percent of adults 25 or older with a bachelor’s degree or higher. Lawrence also reports 8 1 percent housing vacancy and a median rent of 827 dollars. Other Kansas cities’ figures are listed for comparison.
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Nordic Heritage Festival Showcases Viking Culture at Douglas County Fairgrounds
The Norwegian Heritage Society hosts the ninth annual Nordic Heritage Festival from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday at Building 21, Douglas County Fairgrounds. Attendees can enjoy Viking living history, Danish and Scandinavian music, crafts, foods, and demonstrations from noon to 4:30 with performances after 4:30. A potluck dinner at 5:30 features storytelling, embroidery, rosemaling, weaving, and more. Suggested donation is $5. information at nordicheritagefes.com or 843-7535.
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Food BankReceives Harvesters Aid for Douglas County Pantry
The Just Food bank in Douglas County received two pallets of potatoes four pallets of bread and pastries and one pallet of green cabbage from Harvesters Community Food Network in Kansas City MO. Interim coordinator Carolyn Ward urges low income residents to visit for pickups during weekday hours 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm at 1200 E 11th St. Household income must be at or below 200 percent of federal poverty guideline or 29140 for two people. Call 856-7030 for more information. Lawrence pantries approved to accept Harvesters food may also load up.
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Harvesters Community Food Network
Kansas City
Carolyn Ward
Douglas County Food Bank
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Lawrence
Gas prices drop to 2 53 at several stations
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 2.53 at multiple stations and invites readers to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price.
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