Mike Belt

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Bridge to close for painting
May 11, 2008
The Kansas River bridge at Lecompton will be shut down to one lane starting Monday so it can be painted.
County wants public to weigh in on tornado siren activation policy
May 8, 2008
Douglas County commissioners want the public to have a chance to speak out on the county’s tornado siren activation policy.
Mock emergency tests medical response
May 8, 2008
“There has been a possible intentional anthrax release in Douglas County.” That was the handwritten message on a sign greeting people on Wednesday when they entered Building 21 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St.
County begins food inspections for state
Change in duties part of local goal to diversify services
May 6, 2008
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department is now conducting food service inspections for the state.
County ordered to allow cell tower
May 6, 2008
A federal judge recently ordered Douglas County to allow Verizon Wireless to install a cellular communications tower.
John Brown’s kin visits Kansas
May 3, 2008
Alice Keesey Mecoy was 16 when a historian told her she was a descendant of radical abolitionist John Brown. She reacted the same way many people do.
‘B’ is for ‘Breathe’: Report measures ozone
May 2, 2008
Douglas Countians are breathing good air, according to a report released Thursday by the American Lung Association.
County recycling program begins, will expand
May 2, 2008
Properly recycling trash is almost a science, and Douglas County employees are finding that out.
United Way board lifts blackout rule
May 2, 2008
When United Way of Douglas County launches its annual fall fundraising campaign this year, there will be one major change.
Baker recycling program a success
May 2, 2008
When it comes to improving the environment by recycling, Baker University is ahead of many public and private agencies and institutions.

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