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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2011
Page
4
Lawrence traffic engineer David Woosley explains planners rely on traffic patterns to judge which intersections justify turn signals. He notes signal installation depends on volume and safety benefits rather than standard requirements.
A reader invitation invites questions via phone or email. Call 832-7297 or send email to soundoff at ljworld dot com for contributions.
A Mansfield Texas student on Massachusetts Street shares views about film remakes. They call for a new Gremlins with modern effects and a sweeter tone, noting the original from the 1980s was poorly done.
Lawrence Athletic Club owner Rick Sells says the business will stay open long term despite his personal Chapter 7 filing and a $375,641 unpaid rent ruling. He dismisses rumors of closure, notes 27 years of operation, and explains ongoing market changes with Genesis Health Clubs seeking a second Lawrence location.
Douglas County prosecutors filed battery and protective order charges against a 26-year-old Lawrence man for an afternoon Monday incident with his 22-year-old girlfriend. Neighbors reported a disturbance and police found the woman with injuries to her face and neck. A separate Aug. 2 rape and domestic battery inquiry was noted, with no charges yet substantiated.
Pittsburg State faces a housing crunch as demand climbs with a multimillion dollar effort to upgrade living areas. Housing official Steve Erwin says nine residence halls hold over 1,300 beds after a record 1,201 students lived in dorms last year. A 2010 in-state tuition program for seven nearby counties also boosts demand.
Amani and Khalid Moukali welcome a boy in Lawrence on Monday. Madeline Layton and Paul Vincent announce a girl in Lawrence on Monday. Nancy and Christopher Howard report a boy in Lawrence on Tuesday. Ricky and Tasha Flaherty welcome a girl in Eudora on Tuesday. Jessica and Nicholas Romo announce a girl in Edwardsville on Tuesday.
Douglas County Sheriff's officers investigate an Aug. 9 residential burglary in the 1200 block of East 2000 Road. Lt. Gary Bunting said jewelry, video games and checks totaling $1,635 were taken between 11 a.m. and 1:50 p.m.
The Journal-World notes its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors. Readers are urged to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report possible mistakes.
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