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By Alex Harrington
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September 3, 2009
- There will be 10-20 minute delays on US 24/40 on your way toward Topeka and Kansas City from Lawrence. There will also be minor delays and detours along I-70 and I-435. The weather is dry right now, but there is a chance for showers and storms this morning.
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By Jimmy Gillispie
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September 3, 2009
- Mike Spielman’s teams are used to high preseason expectations and they usually don’t disappoint when they bring home state championships and medals.
This year is no exception. The Baldwin High School girls’ cross country team was voted first in the Class 4A preseason coaches’ poll.
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By Jimmy Gillispie
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September 3, 2009
- After two games, the Baldwin High School soccer team is winless, but it only has one loss on its record.
The Bulldogs opened the season with a tie at Tonganoxie Friday, before losing their first contest of the season to a perennially talented team, Topeka-Hayden, on Tuesday afternoon.
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By Jimmy Gillispie
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September 3, 2009
- When the Baldwin High School football team takes to the field Friday night to begin the season, it’s going to look much different than a year ago.
The 2009 Bulldogs lost 16 seniors from the 2008 squad. They do return five varsity players on offense and four starters on defense, all of whom are ready to start Friday.
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September 3, 2009
- Name: Jane Miller
Occupation: Librarian at Baldwin Elementary School Intermediate and Primary Centers
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September 3, 2009
- A joint law enforcement driving under the influence check lane resulted in one arrest early Saturday morning.
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September 3, 2009
- To the editor:
Labor Day is approaching and that means our local fire fighters will be asking for donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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September 3, 2009
- For years the Grinter family has been planting sunflowers. Once again the sunflowers are in full bloom just off U.S. Highway 24-40 between Tonganoxie and Lawrence. Ted Grinter answers our questions about his family’s sunflower tradition.
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By Jimmy Gillispie
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September 3, 2009
- When the Kansas State Fair begins next weekend, MacKenzie Flory will be hoping to continue her summer success.
Flory, a Baldwin High School senior, practically swept the livestock judging at the Douglas County Fair in early August.
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By Jeff Myrick
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September 3, 2009
- Good news just keeps coming Sue Brown’s way this year. Tuesday she was named the 2009 Director of the Year by the Kansas Health Care Association.
“Wow, what a year,” said Brown, Vintage Park Assisted Living director.
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By Jeff Myrick
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September 3, 2009
- There are signs in downtown Baldwin City stating “No U-Turn,” “No Left Turn To Park” and “No Bicycles, Skateboards or Rollerblades on Sidewalks.” But largely they are ignored.
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01:00 a.m., September 3, 2009 Updated 02:23 p.m.
- We’ve heard references to the “Baker University vote” over the years, but not quite like this past year when Baldwin City voters approved the $22.9 million bond issue for the Baldwin School District.
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By Jimmy Gillispie
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September 3, 2009
- Teachers and students all around the Baldwin School District were pleasantly surprised by a group of visitors Friday morning.
For the fourth consecutive year, the Baldwin Education Foundation “prize patrol” toured the district.
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September 3, 2009
- Rodrock Chiropractic will be conducting a food drive Sept. 14-17 to benefit the Community Food Pantry.
