Archive for Thursday, July 9, 2009

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1:00 a.m.
Wind puts end to fireworks display
By Jimmy Gillispie
July 8, 2009
Northerly winds caused safety concerns for fireworks organizers, who shut down Saturday’s Fourth of July show early. As temperatures dropped Saturday night, a breeze from the north continued to cool off hundreds of families at the Baldwin High School parking lot.
9:33 a.m.
KDOT officials say school zone likely to be extended past Lawrence St.
By Jeff Myrick
July 9, 2009
Safety issues at the U.S. Highway 56 intersection with Lawrence Street were addressed at a joint meeting of Kansas Department of Transportation and local officials here Wednesday.

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Health officials urge precautions as swine flu cases increase
By Karrey Britt
July 9, 2009
As the cases of swine flu continue to rise in Kansas and Douglas County, health professionals advise residents to do two things: • Wash their hands. • Stay home when they are sick.
Ottawa man in shooting, suicide is identified
By Jesse Fray
July 9, 2009
The man suspected of shooting a Eudora man and then killing himself Saturday night has been identified as Eric Dan Stone, a 29-year-old firefighter from Ottawa.
KDOT officials say school zone likely to be extended past Lawrence St.
By Jeff Myrick
July 9, 2009
Safety issues at the U.S. Highway 56 intersection with Lawrence Street were addressed at a joint meeting of Kansas Department of Transportation and local officials here Wednesday.
Commuter Forecast for July 9, 2009
By Alex Harrington
July 9, 2009
Watch out for roadways that could be a little hectic due to road work this morning.
BHS assistant coach will wrestle at Sunflower State Games
By Jimmy Gillispie
July 9, 2009
Joel Eberhart lost a bet he never really made last week. Much to his surprise, the Baldwin High School assistant wrestling coach was told he will be competing in the Sunflower State Games wrestling tournament Saturday.
Neighbors: Becky Henderson
July 9, 2009
Name: Becky Henderson Occupation: School librarian
City history
July 9, 2009
Richard Wellman and Sandra Johnson answer questions regarding the community’s history.
Budget cuts loom again for school district
By Jimmy Gillispie
July 9, 2009
Supt. Paul Dorathy once again has to make cuts from the Baldwin School District’s 2009-2010 budget. On Thursday, Gov. Mark Parkinson announced that public education will be cut an additional 2 percent as part of a $160 million budget-reduction plan.
Council hears about audit, code enforcement
By Jeff Myrick
July 9, 2009
Baldwin City Council members heard a glowing report on the city’s recently completed audit and also heard a report from Tina Rakes on code enforcement at Monday’s routine meeting.
Columnist ‘defeats’ Bulldogs at alumni run
Off the Rim column
By Jimmy Gillispie
July 9, 2009
I now have the privilege to say I’ve done what hundreds of high school runners were unable to do this year. It took a lot of hard work and dedication. As I crossed the finish line, I knew I reached my personal goal Saturday morning.