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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 2012
Page
5
Megan Gilliland city communications manager says no jaywalking if you stay within a marked crosswalk even when pedestrian countdown numbers are active. The countdown helps judge time to cross before signals change. If concerned about a malfunction call Traffic Safety at 832-3035.
Local residents weighed whether knowing a store is environmentally friendly would affect where they shop on Massachusetts Street. Jenny Ferguson of Oskaloosa and Lana Messner of Lawrence shared mixed views, with responses ranging from positive to indifferent about eco friendly practices influencing purchases.
Johnson County Sheriff's Office asks for help solving several daytime residential burglaries in Spring Hill Edgerton and eastern county areas. Most thefts occur 8 to 3 with suspects knocking first then entering if unanswered. Call 913-715-5560 or 816-474-TIPS or submit at jocosheriff.org.
A maintenance operation at a Heetco propane facility along County Route 1029 south of Lecompton produced large flames as workers replace relief valves on about 20 tanks. Manager Gregg White said the venting gas is burned off to relieve pressure, with no danger to the site or surrounding area.
Douglas County Emergency Management offers free CERT training Sept 21 to 23 at Mustard Seed Church 700 Wakarusa Drive. Sessions run 6 pm to 9 pm on Sept 21, 9 am to 5 pm on Sept 22, and 1 pm to 5 pm on Sept 23 with a mock disaster finale. Participants learn light search and rescue fire safety medical care and disaster psychology. register with Sheila Meggison at 832-5260 or smeggison douglas-county.com.
A 52-year-old Lawrence man accused of threatening another man downtown pleaded no contest to aggravated assault. Prosecutor David COURTS.
A transformer fault near Internal Medicine Group at 4525 W Sixth St caused an electrical smell and a 2:30 p.m. evacuation for about 40 customers as Westar crews repaired the outage. No fire occurred. Fire Chief Doug Green confirmed the incident and described the area near Sixth Street and Folks Road.
In Lawrence on Wednesday a girl named Andy and Faith Flory were reported born to USS Andy and Faith Flory. Also listed are Angelica Gardano Luciano in Lawrence a boy, Jolene and Chris Haas in Ottawa a boy, born Wednesday.
The Journal-World notes gas prices as low as 3.79 at multiple stations. Readers are urged to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price.
Attorney for Ramona Morgan argues the 53 year old woman did not receive a fair trial after being convicted in 2008 of two counts of reckless second degree murder and aggravated battery for striking two highway workers on U S Highway 59 near Lawrence in 2007. Prosecutors say Morgan drove recklessly through a construction zone reaching 51 mph, while her lawyer cites fear and possible alternative involuntary manslaughter theories. District Judge Paula Martin will hear civil case arguments Friday afternoon.
The Journal-World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to the editors. Readers are invited to call 785 832 7154 or email news with correction requests. The notice emphasizes accuracy and accountability in the newspaper.
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