Army interest
The bad economy is causing some young men to consider joining the Army.
“We’ve had some people come in and say they’ve recently been laid off,” said Sgt. 1st Class Michael Straw, an Army recruiter in Lawrence. “It’s tough to find a job these days.”
Most of those inquiring about the Army are men who are 23 to 25 years old, Straw said.
Lawrence and the economy
- Local business climate growing colder: Experts offer tips to survive recession
- Second Chance closes its doors
- Auto repair industry thrives
- Coping with recession
- Real estate market looking up
- Government hit with budget cuts
- More people buying cheaper food basics at grocery stores
- Slow sales hurt artists, but work still on display
- Man moving on after layoff, bankruptcy
- Home-building enters another year on decline
City Government
Soccer gear honoring Lawrence history’s all-star team is now on sale as part of city’s public art exhibition
To honor public servants, Lawrence’s July 4 celebration will have a whole gallery of their photos on display; submissions open now
North Lawrence study consultants look at possibilities for a grocery store, food truck park, traffic calming and more
Algerian ambassador gives Lawrence a gift for supporting national team – a piece of art
Lawrence City Commission approves incentives for Alarm.com’s office project in downtown building
