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Commuter Forecast for July 3, 2009
By Alex Harrington
July 3, 2009
The holiday weekend commute could be interrupted for 5 to 10 minutes along Highway 24 and a few showers and thunderstorms.
Fireworks ready to fly on Fourth
By Jimmy Gillispie
July 3, 2009
As the old saying goes, the show must go on. Despite a lack of donations, Baldwin City will still have a fireworks show Saturday night. Financial assistance is still needed for the annual Fourth of July show.
Gov. Parkinson cuts public schools and higher education funding by 2 percent
By Scott Rothschild
July 2, 2009
TOPEKA — Public schools and higher education were cut 2 percent by Gov. Mark Parkinson on Thursday as part of a $160 million budget-reduction plan.
Commuter Forecast for July 2, 2009
July 2, 2009
Roadwork on U.S. Highway 24 and K-4 North between Lawrence and Topeka shouldn’t delay you more than five or 10 minutes. There is bridge construction from Lawrence to Kansas City along I-70 between mile markers 202 and 236.
Fireworks facts
July 2, 2009
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.
Baker layoffs draw clarification
By Jeff Myrick
July 2, 2009
All seven Baker University staff members who were laid off in June worked on the Baldwin City campus, but four of them had university-wide positions, Baker spokesman Steve Rottinghaus clarified.
Baldwin City Police Report
July 2, 2009
Baldwin City police arrested a 37-year-old Baldwin City man at 11 p.m. Monday at Ames and Sixth streets for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Letters to the Editor
July 2, 2009
To the editor: I wanted to share with the community a story involving some very nice people I recently met in Baldwin City.
Wheat harvest has been spotty in county so far
By Jeff Myrick
July 2, 2009
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.
Neighbors: Gerard Arantowicz
July 2, 2009
Name: Gerard Arantowicz Occupation: Traumatic Brain Injury Social Worker and “Creator of www.jewelcartoons.com.
Camaraderie strong amongst tennis buddies
By Jimmy Gillispie
July 2, 2009
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.
Newcomers enjoy annual BHS soccer camp
By Jimmy Gillispie
July 2, 2009
Last week’s Baldwin High School soccer camp had one goal — lots of touches with a ball for each player. Second-year coach Matt McCune had that simple goal in mind for his team during his annual summer camp. The 30 or so players who attended the four-day camp did just that.
BHS football players stay busy during summer
By Jimmy Gillispie
July 2, 2009
New state rules have kept Mike Berg and his Baldwin High School football team busy during June. The Bulldogs’ month began with a team camp at Baker University. Since then, they have been busy lifting weights, practicing and participating at Bulldogs Days. That keeps them busy for three days a week.
Police caution about having too much Fourth fun
By Jeff Myrick
July 2, 2009
Fourth of July celebrations are ready to roll, but Baldwin City Police will be on the lookout for too much fun and urge residents to be cautious with fireworks.
The Big Bang: Vinland’s First Family of Fireworks and their epic Fourth of July bash
By Gavon Laessig
July 2, 2009
The sleepy little town of Vinland, 10 miles south of Lawrence, is about to wake up.
Commuter Forecast for July 1, 2009
Alex Harrington
July 1, 2009
Because of road construction, expect a few minutes of delay on Highway 24 on the north side Topeka. There is also bridge construction between Lawrence and Kansas City from milepost 202 to 236.
Commuter Forecast for June 30, 2009
By Alex Harrington
June 30, 2009
If you’re heading from Lawrence to Topeka, watch out for construction on Highway 24 near north Topeka.
It’s time for repairs for Downtown Streetscape Project
By Jeff Myrick
June 29, 2009
It’s déjà vu all over again in downtown Baldwin City. Bryant and Bryant Construction Co. workers returned on Monday to begin repairing faulty sidewalks and other items from the $1.8 million Downtown Streetscape Project that was completed more than a year ago. The crews had been a mainstay in the downtown area for a year and a half while the project was underway.
Kansas officials see positive signs on economic horizon
June 29, 2009
The Kansas economy is struggling, as is the rest of the nation, but there are some positive signs on the horizon, state economic development officials said Monday.
Commuter Forecast for June 29, 2009
By Alex Harrington
June 29, 2009
Temperatures in the 60s should provide a cool commute, but plenty of road work could get drivers hot-headed.

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