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Sunflower State Games deadline nears
July 8, 2008
The deadline to register for the Sunflower State Games is 5 p.m. Friday, July 11.
Council gives initial approval to alcohol in downtown restaurants
July 7, 2008
After 150 years of a liquor-less downtown, Baldwin City Council members took the first step Monday night to change that.
Fireworks safety is important
July 3, 2008
Baldwin City Police Chief Police Mike McKenna wants everyone to enjoy the Fourth of July. But, he also wants everyone around the next day.
Local girl has tie with Dream Factory
July 3, 2008
Since childhood, Jennifer Goff, a Baldwin City native, had dreamt of one thing: owning llamas. “I just thought they were pretty neat animals and pretty sociable,” Goff said.
Have a happy Fourth
Our View Editorial
July 3, 2008
Baldwin City has a long history of celebrating the Fourth of July right. With the return of the fireworks display several years ago, that is even more true.
Police arrest four Saturday
Baldwin City police repot
July 3, 2008
Baldwin City police got an early start on Fourth of July type offenses over the weekend.
Brown to compete for spot in Beijing
July 3, 2008
Eric Brown will be competing in the 2008 U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore., on Friday.
Pastime remains as time passes by
Off the Rim column
July 3, 2008
It’s time to celebrate America today, tomorrow and this weekend. The boys of summer are in full swing and they’ve been that way for months now. As America goes, so does its pastime.
New BHS soccer regime
July 3, 2008
Matt McCune has officially taken over the reigns of his alma mater’s soccer program and so far he’s a success. Baldwin High School’s new soccer coach has only spent five days with the majority of his players, but most everyone enjoyed the time spent together.
Fun Fourth of July just ahead
01:00 a.m., July 3, 2008 Updated 03:14 a.m.
Baldwin City will be ringing in the holiday with its usual array of flags, swimming, free hot dogs and, of course, fireworks. A Fourth of July celebration wouldn’t be the same without a fireworks show.
One of two murder charges dropped in shooting of Baker student
July 2, 2008
One of two felony murder charges was dropped today against a Lawrence teenager charged in last month’s shooting at a house in the 1300 block of Delaware.
Original Zarco closes; new era begins
July 2, 2008
A beaming Scott Zaremba attended Monday's award ceremony at his new Zarco 66 Earth Friendly Fuels station with a hint of sadness.
Woman found alive near abandoned vehicle with blood ‘in and around it’ near Baldwin City
03:04 p.m., June 30, 2008 Updated 09:54 p.m.
A trail of blood prompts search for missing person near Baldwin City.
KDOT delays start of U.S. 56 repaving work until Monday
June 26, 2008
U.S. Highway 56 commuters heading east got a reprieve from repaving delays, but it won’t last long.
Weather doesn’t dampen show
June 26, 2008
Dorothy may have traveled outside of Kansas to the imaginary land of Oz, but Mother Nature reminded everyone where we live.
Board makes bond official
June 26, 2008
A November bond issue election for the Baldwin School District was officially approved Monday night. The vote was unanimous, 6-0, to approve the bond resolution.
Fourth of July plans set
June 26, 2008
Fourth of July festivities are just around the corner for Baldwin City. The annual fireworks display at the ball fields near Baldwin High School are the main event, as usual, but there’s more.
First load of wheat cut west of Baldwin City
June 26, 2008
Monday morning saw the first load of wheat brought to the Baldwin Feed Co. elevator. Leonard Heffner, who farms west of Baldwin City, was first in line with what could be a lucrative crop this year.
School board to let voters decide
Our View Editorial
June 26, 2008
With the Baldwin School Board’s official stamp of approval on the $22.9 million bond issue Monday night, it’s now up to school district voters to make the final decision.
Bulldogs earn winning records at camps
June 26, 2008
Team bonding and winning records helped make a pair of team camps enjoyable for the Baldwin High School basketball teams over the weekend.

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