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Arts & Events October 8, 2025 - 6:06 pm

Volunteers spruce up a tunnel that connects two Lawrence neighborhoods

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The two-person Pinckney Tunnel Volunteer Collective has quietly cared for the tunnel connecting two Lawrence neighborhoods for years. A larger group came together over the weekend to spruce up the space.

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Community Voices September 28, 2025 - 4:43 pm

Tom Harper: Walt Hull has forged functional metal works of art throughout Lawrence (Column)

by Tom Harper

Walt Hull’s path to become a blacksmith had twists and turns not unlike the functional works of art he’s shaped all over Lawrence. Now 83, he has no intentions of retiring. Tom Harper shares Hull’s story in this column.

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Arts & Events September 4, 2025 - 4:04 pm

Lawrence bookworms can look for local Easter eggs in Sarah Henning’s upcoming sports romance for young readers

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Sarah Henning’s upcoming sports romance for young readers will reward close attention from locals, who might pick up on some hometown allusions.

Education August 17, 2025 - 1:37 pm

Lawrence runner, 15, completes ultramarathon, encourages others to ‘challenge yourself’

by Maya Hodison

Free State sophomore Moses Minor, 15, recently completed his first ultramarathon. While he accomplishes his running goals, he encourages others to join and stay active to their abilities.

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Lawrence news August 13, 2025 - 6:47 pm

Lawrence gymnast, 14, named to Junior Women’s National Team

by Maya Hodison

Aspiring to take the 2028 Summer Olympics stage, 14-year-old gymnast Aulya Daniels, of Lawrence, has made the Junior Women’s National Team.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 6, 2025 - 12:23 pm

Lawrence author Amanda Sellet puts the comedy back in ‘rom-com’ for her upcoming book launch

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence author Amanda Sellet will celebrate her forthcoming romantic comedy novel with a film screening and book signing at Liberty Hall, and she hopes local readers and writers will be there to laugh with her.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 13, 2025 - 3:06 pm

Lawrence author Tessa Gratton talks political resistance, telling marginalized stories in advance of their new book

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence writer Tessa Gratton works on all their books for multiple years, but they’ve been thinking about their newest work, “The Mercy Makers,” since the 2000s. The epic fantasy untangles themes of justice, complicity and the greater good.

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Community Voices June 10, 2025 - 12:38 pm

Tom Harper: Community to gather in ‘precious love’ to celebrate the life of Rob Blank (Column)

by Tom Harper

The family of Rob Blank — “Peace Man” and “Precious Love” — wants to thank the Lawrence community for the love and support it gave Rob throughout his life. They’re planning a gathering in his memory next month, Tom Harper writes in this column.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 14, 2025 - 3:43 pm

Summer job turns into a 55-year career for Lawrence retiree

by Tricia Masenthin

Janice White grew up alongside Visiting Nurses Association, where she started her career at 16. She’s now retired after 55 years there.

Arts & Events February 15, 2025 - 5:02 pm

Lawrence filmmaker Kevin Willmott paves career with uncompromised vision; films to be screened at namesake festival

by Maya Hodison

Kevin Willmott’s objective was to get from Junction City to Hollywood. He made it there — and all around the world — through his filmmaking career.

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