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Archived County News Prior to Dec. 31, 2013

This section contains a list of archived county news items that were posted prior to December 31, 2013.


Formal Charges Filed in Traffic Fatality
Press Release 10/04/2002 - Formal charges have been filed against Ashleigh N. Juola, 17, for the death of Heather Coulter September 18, 2002. Ashleigh is charged in 02JV307 with Involuntary Manslaughter While Driving Under the...

County Commission to Meet Tonight Concerning K-10 Bypass Interlocal Agreement
Press Release 09/24/2002 - The Douglas County Commissioners will be considering approval of Interlocal Agreement with Kansas Department of Transportation, and Baker University with regard to South Lawrence Trafficway. Agreemen...

United Way's "A Community Challenged...A United Response" Campaign
County News 09/24/2002 - The United Way of Douglas County's "A Community Challenged...A United Response" campaign has begun. This campaign starts on September 14, 2002, and ends on November 21, 2002. The United Way of Dougla...

Wild Horse & Burro Workshop 2002
County News 09/23/2002 - This year's event will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper Road in Lawrence from September 23 to September 29, 2002. On September 28, the BLM will hold an adoption where several of...

New Homeland Security Advisory System Information Added to Site
County News 09/19/2002 - Information about the new Homeland Security Advisory System has been added to the Douglas County Emergency Management section of our website. These pages contain detailed descriptions and instruction...

Severe Weather Alert from the National Weather Service
Press Release 09/18/2002 - A Severe Weather Alert was issued on Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 12:57pm CDT by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Topeka, KS. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY A severe th...

UPDATE: 2002 General Election Frequently Asked Questions
County News 09/17/2002 - Below is a list of frequently asked questions concerning voting & elections in Douglas County. <b>Where do I go to vote1/2</b> To vote in Douglas County, go to the voting center listed on y...

West Nile Virus Fact Sheet
Press Release 09/03/2002 - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a "fact sheet" which contains detailed information about the West Nile Virus Infection (West Nile Encephalitis, West Nile Fever, WNV). Th...

District Attorney's Office Clarifies Policy Regarding Disclosure of Information
Press Release 08/01/2002 - The recent homicides in this jurisdiction have generated a great deal of media attention. As a result, the Douglas County District Attorney's Office wishes to clarify the policy regarding disclosure ...

The Douglas County Fair Has Ended
County News 06/13/2002 - The Douglas County Fair began it's annual festivities on July 27th, and ran through to August 4th. There were several events including a demolition derby, a horse show, a baking contest, a concert wi...

UPDATE: Formal Charges Filed Against Suspect in Double-Murder Case
Press Release 07/24/2002 - Formal charges were been filed against Damien C. Lewis, 22, on July 18, 2002 for the murders of George "Pete" Wallace and Wyonna Chandlee on July 10, 2002. At Lewis' July 24, 2002 preliminary hearing...

Garage Sale/Fundraiser to Benefit Douglas County Senior Services
County News 07/17/2002 - Douglas County Senior Services will be having a garage sale/fundraiser at the Lawrence Senior Center on Thursday, July 18, 2002. It will take place at 745 Vermont in Lawrence, KS. The garage sale wil...

The Lawrence Farmer's Market is Open for Business
County News 07/18/2002 - The Lawrence Farmer's Market in the Downtown District is the oldest and largest farmer's market in the state. Located on the east side of Vermont Street between 10th and 11th Streets, this wonderful ...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Press Release 07/16/2002 - Homes are full of hazardous substances. Detergents, degreasers, household cleaners, automotive lubricants, paint strippers, stain removers, and do-it-yourself aids have made our homes miniature chemi...

Saturday Benefit Breakfast at Lawrence's Fire Station 1 to benefit Missouri Children's Burn Camp
Press Release 07/12/2002 - Sponsored by the Local 1596 Firefighter's Union in a joint effort with the KC Regional Firefighters' Burn Foundation, a special benefit breakfast will take place at Fire Station 1 in Lawrence, KS fro...

Fireworks Safety Information for the City of Lawrence
Press Release 07/03/2002 - Citizens may ignite or discharge fireworks legally on private property in the City of Lawrence, with property owner permission, during the following times only: <b>July 2 from 9am to 10pm July...

4th of July Festivities for Baldwin City, Eudora, and Lawrence
County News 06/25/2002 - There will be fireworks displays at three Douglas County locations...Baldwin City, Eudora, and Lawrence. <b>LAWRENCE</b>- Run by the Lawrence Jaycee's, this event is FREE to the public. There wi...

A Day Out With Thomas
County News 06/03/2002 - Fans will have an opportunity to meet Thomas the Tank Engine when the beloved train pulls into the Midland Railway station June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16, 2002 during the first national Day Out With Th...

The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life
County News 06/03/2002 - Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather a...

Silent Auction - Selling Used Computers, Printers & Computer Equipment
Press Release 05/13/2002 - <b>Date:</b> Saturday, May 18, 2002 <b>Time:</b> 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. <b>Location</b> Douglas County Courthouse 1100 Massachusetts, 2nd floor Commission Meeting Room Lawrence, KS ...