Music store leaves Lawrence location

Hume Music has closed its Lawrence store in the Orchards Shopping Center, 1410 Kasold Drive. Earlier this month the company consolidated its stores and will still operate stores in Topeka, Lenexa and Overland Park, said CEO Bill Vance. The company ...

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