Local News

Baldwin City Signal ending publication with current edition
December 30, 2015
The World Company is ceasing publication of The Baldwin City Signal and shifting coverage of Baldwin City news and sports to the Lawrence Journal-World.
Changes at City Hall top Baldwin City story of 2015
December 29, 2015
The top Baldwin City story of 2014 kept giving through the past 12 months by prompting changes in City Hall, which is the top local story of 2015. In April, city voters significantly changed the Baldwin City Council with the election of three new members. The shake up came after two setting members of the council, Jason Mock and Ken Wagner chose not to seek another terms.
Face to Face: Nanette Kraus
December 28, 2015
Face to Face is a weekly feature in which the Signal introduces readers to those who live or work in the community. Today we meet Nanette Kraus.
Face to Face: Melinda Hipple
December 21, 2015
Face to Face is a weekly feature of the Signal in which we introduce readers to those living and working in the community. This week we meet Melinda Hipple.
Baldwin City Chamber urges members to update info after website upgrade
December 15, 2015
The Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce continues to present a new face to the community with an update to its website. The website upgrade is the latest change in a year the chamber has added Hank Booth as its executive director and Jennette Blackmar as office manager and moved one door to the east into the Lumberyard Arts Center.
Face to Face: Lisa Bruce
December 14, 2015
Face to Face is a weekly feature in which the Signal introduces readers to those who live and work in the community. This week we meet Lisa Bruce
Bridge of CR 1055 near Lawrence to reopen soon
December 14, 2015
Baldwin City residents finally will be able to fully enjoy the benefits of this year’s improvements to Douglas County Road 1055 with a bridge just south of Lawrence set to be reopened soon.
Baker cafeteria to offer Baldwin City seniors meals through CHAMPSS
December 8, 2015
The clientele at the Baker University Harter Union cafeteria will be a bit more diverse at the start of next year.
Face to Face: Ruth Blair
December 7, 2015
Face to Face is a weekly feature in which the Signal introduces readers to those who live and work in the community. This week, we introduce Ruth Blair.
Physician to say goodbye to Baldwin City as grand marshal of Festival of Lights Parade
December 1, 2015
At the conclusion of an appointment Monday, Dr. Dara Lowe shared a goodbye embrace with a patient in the lobby of her downtown Baldwin City clinic. It’s a scene likely to be repeated often in the coming weeks as Lowe prepares to leave the practice she has built during the past four years and join her husband, former Baldwin City Administrator Chris Lowe, in Monument, Colo., where he took a position as town manager.
Vinland Valley store seeks to preserve traditions
December 1, 2015
Good Earth Gatherings in the Vinland Valley is the realization of a lifetime dream for Tamara Fairbanks-Ishmael. “I always wanted to open a shop with my mother,” she said. “I grew up in her shop. It was so much fun.”
Face to Face: Kay McCune
November 30, 2015
Face to Face is a weekly feature in which the Signal introduces readers to those who live or work in the community. This week we meet Kay McCune.
Apartments still planned for old school despite owners’ failure to secure tax credits this year
November 23, 2015
Although a Lawrence company’s application for tax credits to renovate the old school on Chapel Street were not among those approved for 2015, its makeover into apartments remains the goal of its new owner.
Face to Face: Susie Martin
November 19, 2015
Face to Face is a feature in which the Signal introduces readers to those who live and work in the community. This week we meet Susie Martin.
2 downtown Baldwin City storefronts razed
November 10, 2015
Downtown Baldwin City saw its biggest change in several years with the razing last week to two buildings on High Street. On Nov. 4, the closed Title and Abstract building at 707 High St. and the old L&M Catering building next door were razed.

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