Fireworks facts
With the Fourth of July bearing down and the fireworks going off, city officials and the State Fire Marshal have provided rules and safety tips to follow for a safe and enjoyable holiday.
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Commuter Forecast for July 3, 2009
The holiday weekend commute could be interrupted for 5 to 10 minutes along Highway 24 and a few showers and thunderstorms.
Schools and education
U.S. 56 intersection draws school board discussion
Despite a relatively short meeting Monday night, Baldwin School Board members voiced their opinions on recent discussions about the intersection of U.S. Highway 56 and Lawrence Street.
Sports
Camaraderie strong amongst tennis buddies
Needing a fourth player for a game of doubles’ tennis, Alan Wright called upon one of his friends. A slightly injured foot wasn’t enough to stop Gerard Arantowicz from joining three of his tennis buddies one evening this summer.
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Neighbors: Gerard Arantowicz
Name: Gerard Arantowicz Occupation: Traumatic Brain Injury Social Worker and “Creator of www.jewelcartoons.com.
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Wheat harvest has been spotty in county so far
Although this year’s wheat harvest got its usual jump start in Douglas County from the Baldwin City area, it’s not going to be one to brag about.
- Gov. Parkinson cuts public schools and higher education funding by 2 percent July 2
- Police caution about having too much Fourth fun July 2
- It’s time for repairs for Downtown Streetscape Project June 29
- Wheat harvest continues following Wednesday rain June 26
- Excessive Heat Warning in effect through Friday afternoon June 25
- Commuter Forecast for July 3, 2009 July 3
- Fireworks ready to fly on Fourth July 3
- Gov. Parkinson cuts public schools and higher education funding by 2 percent July 2
- Commuter Forecast for July 2, 2009 July 2
- Fireworks facts July 2
- Baker layoffs draw clarification July 2
- Baldwin City Police Report July 2
- Letters to the Editor July 2
- Wheat harvest has been spotty in county so far July 2
- Neighbors: Gerard Arantowicz July 2
- Camaraderie strong amongst tennis buddies July 2
- 7th grade football September 22, 2008 11 comments
- Bond Issue - USD 348 September 4, 2008 25 comments
- Our Future September 12, 2008 16 comments
- Da Bash September 22, 2008 3 comments
- Bond issue outcomes draw discussion September 11, 2008 4 comments
- Water cost? August 15, 2008 23 comments
- Letters to the Editor September 18, 2008 7 comments
- Police arrest man after high-speed chase September 25, 2008 2 comments
- Presidential picks September 4, 2008 10 comments
- Protester takes stand in manhole August 8, 2008 19 comments
Today's events
- Fourth of July Celebration at 12:30 p.m.
- Al Anon at 7 p.m.
- Alchoholics Anonymous at 7 p.m.
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