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Vehicle linked to Florida homicide found abandoned near Tonganoxie
By Shawn Linenberger
02:05 p.m., August 19, 2008 Updated 03:03 p.m.
The Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office is in search of a person of interest in a homicide that happened Wednesday or Thursday in Orange County, Fla.
Re-enactor breathes new life into abolitionist John Brown
By Sophia Maines
August 18, 2008
With his full gray beard and long black coat, Kerry Altenbernd seemed to step effortlessly into the role of legendary abolitionist John Brown. He paced the stage, at times pounding his fist on the podium for added emphasis, as he recounted the life of the controversial figure who holds a central place in the history of Lawrence and the state.
Residence hall ready for Baker students
By Adam Mowder
August 14, 2008
After almost nine months of construction, the new Baker University residence hall, the Living and Learning Center, is complete. Baker received the keys to the hall on Aug. 1, right on schedule. There’s just one thing missing — the students.
School board eyes land south of complex
By Jimmy Gillispie
August 14, 2008
While no time frame is set yet, Supt. Paul Dorathy wants the Baldwin School Board to start planning how to use its most recent land purchase. An area of 10 lots south of Baldwin Junior High School was purchased a year ago, but hasn’t been developed by the school district. The school board wants to change that.
Training offered for budding journalists
By Cody Howard
August 14, 2008
Are you interested in today’s changing media? Would you be willing to share your insights and experiences with our journalists and the public about an issue that concerns all of us?
Fall practices set to begin Monday
By Jimmy Gillispie
August 14, 2008
For the first time in recent years, the Baldwin School District has begun classes while the fall sports teams wait to start practice. That’s all about to change Monday morning.
Museum has become summer sports history destination
By Caleb Regan
August 14, 2008
Perhaps one of the most bizarre, and even culturally significant baseball games ever played in the history of the game occurred in late June 1925.
Brad Canterbury conquers Okoboji marathon
By Jimmy Gillispie
August 14, 2008
Brad Canterbury won’t have to worry about beginning the cross-country season with a large enough mileage base when practice begins Monday. That’s the one thing coaches look to see when the season starts. They want to know if their runners have added up the miles over the summer. This senior at Baldwin High School won’t have to worry his coach.
District’s mill levy to jump
By Jimmy Gillispie
August 14, 2008
Baldwin School District patrons will see a slight increase in their 2008-2009 mill levy, which was approved unanimously at Monday night’s monthly meeting. This year’s budget is set at $15,438,033, which is up slightly from a year ago at $14,385,098. That is a seven percent increase from last year’s total budget.
Fabulous fair run for No. 101
By Jeff Myrick
August 14, 2008
A second century of the Vinland Fair unfolded last week with the same results — the crowds came, fun and food abounded.
Decision to skip Leavenworth as NBAF finalist was unfair, angry lawmaker says
By Scott Rothschild
August 11, 2008
A state legislator on Monday expressed anger after a report indicated that Leavenworth had a high score as a possible location for a federal biosafety lab but was leapfrogged as a finalist by politically connected Mississippi.
Elliott edges Hagerman for Palmyra Township trustee position
August 8, 2008
After the Douglas County Commission finished canvassing votes today, it’s official. Sandy Elliott’s write-in campaign ousted long-time Palmyra Township Trustee Rex Hagerman, who was also a write-in candidate. Johnson edged him by four votes, 28-24.
Protester takes stand in manhole
By Jeff Myrick
August 8, 2008
Bob Bigsby’s protest of the Sixth Street sewer project didn’t last long Thursday, but he got his point across. Bigsby, with his broken back and all, climbed into the hole in front of his Sixth Street home at 7 a.m. and didn’t come out until City Administrator Jeff Dingman got there at 8 a.m. to talk to him.
Saturday shooting injures one
By Jeff Myrick
August 7, 2008
Brian L. Pitts, a 35-year-old Baldwin City man, was in Douglas County Court Monday as a result of an early Saturday morning shooting in Baldwin City. He was charged with aggravated battery and his bond was reduced to $75,000 from $500,000.
Vinland Fair ready to launch
By Adam Mowder
August 7, 2008
With the dog days of summer in full swing, the 101st annual Vinland Fair is fast approaching. The festivities begin Thursday morning and end Saturday evening, although one event will be Sunday at dawn.
Enrollment increase apparent
By Jimmy Gillispie
August 7, 2008
A steady stream of parents and students flowed through all six Baldwin School District buildings on Friday and after some quick calculations, it seems the district enrollment numbers might be up this year.
Animal auction wraps up fair
By Alexander Parker
August 7, 2008
Nine-year-old Grace Baxter had the beginnings of a knot in her stomach when she paraded her grand champion market steer, Chico, in the sale ring of the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds’ Community Building.
County fair thrills local 4-H’ers again
By Jimmy Gillispie
August 7, 2008
Sunday ended another successful year for Baldwin City area youths at the annual Douglas County Fair here. Once again, the local 4-H groups brought home numerous ribbons and honors.
Budget surprises
Our View Editorial
August 7, 2008
We were a little surprised by the Baldwin City Council meeting Monday night.
BHS wrestlers compete nationally
By Jimmy Gillispie
August 7, 2008
A handful of Baldwin High School wrestlers have traveled around the country participating in a variety of meets this summer.

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