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‘War is hell’: 102-year-old Lawrence WWII veteran speaks so history isn’t forgotten
Nate Ericson, a Lawrence resident who turned 102 this month, says he thinks people need a reminder of what he learned eight decades ago in the Battle of the Bulge: “War is hell.”
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
‘War is hell’: 102-year-old Lawrence WWII veteran speaks so history isn’t forgotten
Nate Ericson, a Lawrence resident who turned 102 this month, says he thinks people need a reminder of what he learned eight decades ago in the Battle of the Bulge: “War is hell.”
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Lawrence teen killed in single-vehicle crash near Clinton Lake
A Lawrence teenager was killed in a single-vehicle crash discovered Tuesday evening, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Lawrence city commissioners approve 20-year, $103M plan to make sidewalks accessible
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a plan to bring city sidewalks and curb ramps up to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The plan is estimated to cost the city and residents about $103.5 million over the next 20 years.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
High waters cause Clinton Lake closures; specialist offers safety tips
All but one boat ramp at Clinton Lake and Bloomington Beach, where a young man died Saturday, are closed while crews balance high waters. A specialist offered some tips to stay safe at the lake.
Meet the Democrats running for Douglas County district attorney
Democrats running for Douglas County district attorney will face off in a primary election on Aug. 6. They answered our questions digging into crimes of poverty, people feeling targeted by local law enforcement and much more.
Blood donors desperately needed during ‘trauma season’
The Community Blood Center has declared a blood emergency as supplies are short during the current high-demand season.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Workshop in gravestone preservation coming to Oak Hill Cemetery
Anyone interested in learning about gravestone cleaning and monument repair is invited to an event at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence for a day of hands-on lessons in preserving historic cemeteries and stones.
Lawrence school board’s spyware renewal leaves student journalists’ concerns unresolved
Former Lawrence High School students say school board members ignored their concerns with privacy, free speech and intellectual property rights by extending the district’s contract with AI surveillance company Gaggle.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Douglas County sheriff to share tips on how to avoid scams
Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister will give a presentation this week to help folks learn how to avoid phone and online scams that can be devastating.
City of Lawrence mulls allowing alcohol to be consumed on the go downtown
Patrons could soon be allowed to drink alcoholic beverages as they roam certain areas of downtown Lawrence.
Lawrence city commissioners to consider approving accessibility plan for sidewalks
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider adopting a plan to bring city sidewalks and curb ramps up to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, estimated to cost the city and residents more than $103 million over the next 20 years.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Clinton Lake drowning victim was 23-year-old Topeka man
The man who drowned at Clinton Lake on Saturday was Cesar Cardenas Olivas, 23, of Topeka, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Kaw Valley Almanac for July 15-21, 2024
Gray coneflower, Ratibida pinnata, is a long blooming native perennial whose name refers to the gray cone under the brown disk florets, here being visited by a bumblebee interested in their sweet nectar.
Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Candidates for Lawrence-area House seats to be decided Aug. 6 share views in forum
Two Lawrence House districts will likely be decided in the Tuesday, Aug. 6 primary, and three of five Democrats in the running for them participated in a forum Saturday.
Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
In forum, Kansas Senate District 2 candidates highlight their perspectives, previous work
Incumbent Sen. Marci Francisco and challenger Christina Haswood, currently a state representative, discussed their individual platforms and answered questions on topics including school funding and renewable energy during a forum Saturday.
Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 6 primary; early voting starts Wednesday
Tuesday is the last day to register in order to vote in the primary election coming up Tuesday, Aug. 6, and early voting starts Wednesday. Here’s what you should know.
