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Business May 4, 2022 - 10:37 am

Saltwell Farm Kitchen is Lawrence restaurateurs’ culinary journey into hospitality, heritage and home

by Jordan Winter

With lots of hard work and a great team surrounding them, Shantel Grace and Rozz Petrozz, the founders of Saltwell Farm Kitchen, have opened the abandoned-farmhouse-turned-restaurant to the public with one request: Come as you are.

Lawrence news April 30, 2022 - 1:40 pm

Lawrence Humane Society aims to keep animals out of shelters by offering resources to pet owners

by Andrea Albright

The Lawrence Humane Society has been shifting its focus away from bringing animals in need into the shelter to instead providing support to people struggling to keep their own pets at home.

Lawrence news April 29, 2022 - 12:44 pm

New scholarship fund supports young survivors of domestic violence with ‘confidence training’ through martial arts

by Tricia Masenthin

Young martial artists in Lawrence are raising money for a Kids Karate Fund that will expand the benefits of martial arts to more of their peers.

Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Health April 27, 2022 - 8:44 pm

Promise of transplant begins to awaken family from ‘nightmare’ year of illness and loss

by Andrea Albright

In early 2021, Angela Dotson frequently dropped off her son with his grandpa while she worked to get on her feet. A year later, however, illness has taken her father, her job and her health — but the recent promise of a kidney transplant means hope is on the horizon.

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Education April 25, 2022 - 11:08 pm

NATIONAL CHAMPS! Free State debate duo wins big tournament

by Mackenzie Clark

Free State High School seniors Serena Rupp and John Marshall won the final round of the Tournament of Champions late Monday on a 2-1 decision, becoming national champions.

Education April 25, 2022 - 10:21 pm

Girls high school gymnastics program to continue in Lawrence school district next year

by Tricia Masenthin

The FireLions gymnastics team will go on. After hearing the findings of a Title IX report, the Lawrence school board agreed Monday to look at ways the district could boost participation in its high school gymnastics program as well as other offerings for girls.

Education April 25, 2022 - 6:58 pm

Firebirds and Lions earn top awards, qualify for national competition during weekend speech and debate tournament

by Lawrence Times

Twenty competitors from Free State and Lawrence high schools are heading to Kentucky in June for the National Speech and Debate Tournament.

Courtesy of Steve Wilson
Arts & Events April 22, 2022 - 12:06 pm

Lawrence rock band uses pandemic to reconnect with comeback album, out now

by Emma Bascom

A Lawrence rock band that got its start in the ‘70s has reunited for a new album, decades after their last.

Lawrence Life April 22, 2022 - 10:23 am

Lawrence Times wins 4 Awards of Excellence from the Kansas Press Association

by Mackenzie Clark

Our news team is thrilled to announce that after just our first year publishing, The Lawrence Times has been selected for four Awards of Excellence from the Kansas Press Association.

Tricia Masenthin / The Lawrence Times
Education April 19, 2022 - 5:04 pm

Olympic champion Billy Mills encourages youth at Lawrence school named in his honor

by Tricia Masenthin

Two special lunch guests and a small entourage visited Billy Mills Middle School on Tuesday. Billy Mills himself, and his wife, Patricia, greeted students and educators at the Lawrence school named after the Olympic gold medalist.

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