Area Briefs

Lawrence planning office wants input on development

The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Office is seeking input in the development of a comprehensive historic preservation plan.

The public is invited to attend “Identifying Historic Preservation Issues,” from 9 a.m. to noon today at the Lawrence Carnegie Library building, 200 W. Ninth St.

A second meeting will be from 9 a.m. to noon June 15 in the multipurpose room at Vinland School, 702 W. 1747 Road.

If you are unable to attend, you can e-mail comments to denslinger@ci.lawrence.ks.us. For more information, call Dennis Enslinger, historic resources administrator, at 832-3151.

Neighborhood groups gather to clean up brush, trash

Three Lawrence neighborhoods are doing cleanups starting today.

Old West Lawrence neighborhood will have an alley cleanup all morning. Neighborhood volunteers will walk the alleys ahead of city trucks to rid alleys of trash and help neighbors clear brush. The neighborhood will follow that with a block party, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday in the 700 block of Mississippi Street. Potluck dinner will be served, and entertainment will be provided.

Residents of University Place and Oread neighborhoods will gather at 9:30 a.m. today at 1601 Ky. for a cleanup of each neighborhood. Donuts and trash bags will be provided. For more information, call 842-5440.

Moore files for re-election

U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore on Friday filed for re-election to the U.S. House.

The Lenexa Democrat representing the 3rd District completed paperwork necessary to get his name on the ballot at the Johnson County Board of Elections. Moore’s office said he planned a districtwide announcement tour in July.

“I’m running for re-election to continue working for people in Kansas on the issues important to them: guaranteeing quality health care, keeping our schools strong and protecting Social Security and Medicare,” Moore said.

Charity shooting competition concludes today in Ottawa

Ottawa The Special Olympics Benefit Shooting Match organized by the Ottawa Police Department concludes today.

About 50 departments represented by up to 100 officers participated in law-enforcement-only events Friday, the benefit’s first day. The events are open to the public today.

Money raised by the benefit goes to the Special Olympics, other charities and to maintain the shooting range used by Ottawa Police.

Today’s contests will be divided into law enforcement and civilian groups. More than $10,000 in door prizes are to be given away.

The shooting range is on West Second Street past Hope Cemetery.