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‘We’re regressing’: Douglas County commissioners again bump tenant right to counsel program to back burner
Although Douglas County has expressed commitment to tenant right to counsel and has engaged in implementation discussions for months, a majority of county commissioners Wednesday opted instead to have county staff do more research on mediation.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
‘We’re regressing’: Douglas County commissioners again bump tenant right to counsel program to back burner
Although Douglas County has expressed commitment to tenant right to counsel and has engaged in implementation discussions for months, a majority of county commissioners Wednesday opted instead to have county staff do more research on mediation.
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Restorative practice is ‘alive and well’ in Lawrence school district, administrator says
The Lawrence school board on Monday heard a report from administrators on steps the district is taking to make high levels of achievement more equitable for students, including a restorative approach to behavior incidents.
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Free State wins fourth-straight forensics state title; Lawrence High takes fourth place
Free State High School took home its fourth-straight state forensics title over the weekend, and Lawrence High School finished in fourth place. Both schools sent multiple entries to the finals.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Parks and Rec management: Staff turnover, lack of plan led to remnant prairie herbicide spray
All the people who knew how to care for the remnant prairie behind Prairie Park Nature Center have retired or resigned in the past few years, city staff members said Monday, and there was no firm plan in place to share that knowledge with newer staff.
Douglas County Spring Farm Day: See where our foods and fibers come from
Douglas County Spring Farm Day allowed people to get up close and personal Saturday with the farmers who grow food for the farmers markets, supply meats to local restaurants, process all-natural yarn from animal fur and more.
This episode of Lawrence Times TV gives a glimpse into some of the farms from the event and how local farms are working together to succeed.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence will soon have an Indian-style pizza restaurant
Balhar Choong, owner of India Palace, is excited to open Lawrence’s only Indian-style pizza restaurant: Pizza Palace.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for May 8-14, 2023
The incredible fuchsia pink of the prairie phlox wildflower is showing up in area prairies, joined by prairie violets, lingering creamy wild indigo, puccoons, verbena and many others on the verge of joining them.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence, Douglas County leaders pledge to reach functional zero homelessness, boost health care workforce
Justice Matters’ Action Assembly began with a choir singing lyrics expressing hope for change, a fitting prelude to the goals and commitments for Lawrence and Douglas County the group outlined Sunday.
Reb Bryant
Photos: Wildflowers of Prairie Park’s remnant prairie before the herbicide spray
We asked readers to please send us their photos of the spring wildflowers on the remnant prairie behind Prairie Park Nature Center, so the Lawrence community can recall their beauty if the flowers don’t come back from the city’s herbicide spray.
Lawrence school board to explore potential for solar energy use, hear equity update
Lawrence school board members on Monday will meet early to learn about adopting solar energy technology. They will also hear an equity update report on chronic absenteeism, behavioral issues and academic achievement among students.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Skaters from Lawrence and beyond celebrate new vert ramp at Centennial Park
Corey Lawrence would have loved the vert ramp built in his honor at Centennial Park, several attendees at the ramp’s dedication on Saturday agreed.
Lawrence author to celebrate new book with Monster Camp at Raven Book Store
In celebration of Lawrence author Sarah Henning’s latest novel, the Raven Book Store on Tuesday will hold Monster Camp, complete with cosplay and blood (fruit punch) to drink.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
‘Purple house’ family flooded with Lawrence community support after anonymous letters
After speaking out about anonymous letters critical of their purple home in the West Hills neighborhood, the Bonura family has seen an outpouring of love from the Lawrence community, and they’re leveraging the ordeal into something positive.
Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Just Food and the Lawrence post office joining forces for ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive
Lawrence residents have a big opportunity to fight food insecurity, and the first step is just keeping an eye on your mailbox Saturday.
Lawrence City Commission to consider pausing Community Police Review Board meetings
City staff members are asking the Lawrence City Commission to halt meetings of the Community Police Review Board until a new work group can complete its review of how Lawrence Police Department complaints are currently handled.
LiveWell Douglas County names Baldwin teacher as its new executive director
LiveWell Douglas County, a coalition that aims to make the county healthier for all who live and work here, has named Virginia (Ginny) Barnard as its new executive director.
