Chamber seeking more CEO applicants in Lawrence
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce calls for additional candidates for its next CEO and president. Nine applications have been received and submissions are due by April 25. The search committee, led by Doug Gaumer, will begin reviewing in early May and may hire a firm for a nationwide search if needed.
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Grass fire threatens phosphorus tanks at plant north of city
Fire crews from Lawrence Douglas County and several area departments battled a grass fire near ICL Performance Products at 448 North Ninth Street. The blaze threatened two phosphorus tanks and caused a structure fire call, with traffic detours and no injuries reported. The cause remained undetermined as of Friday, and minor storage damages were noted while crews remained on scene to control a smaller fire north of the plant.
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Kansas case tests retroactive Hard 50 sentencing fix
The Kansas Supreme Court ruling ties to a June 2013 U S Supreme Court decision that juries must impose mandatory minimums like the Hard 50. The case involves Soto who was 16 at stabbing victim Arturo Moreno, with prosecutors noting a long running gang feud. Attorneys argue changes may create a new crime, while legislators rushed a fix in the last session to apply pending cases.
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Kevin Zoloter
Derek Schmidt
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Wallace Galluzzi named Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
Wallace Galluzzi receives the United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center’s Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award at the 2014 Celebration of Volunteers. The ceremony honored more than 50 volunteers for notable community service and highlighted the lasting bonds formed through volunteering with LMH and StopGap Inc.
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LMH
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Drew Molly Schemm
StopGap Inc
Schemm
Kansas University
StopGap
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