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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2014
Page
4
Downtown Lawrence residents share varied festive rituals from watching Christmas Vacation with a dad who mocks the squirrel scene to celebrating with both grandparents on separate days. Other traditions include Hallmark movie marathons with coffee in pajamas and, for Jewish families, eating open Chinese food on Christmas.
Julisa Simms and Marcel Williams are listed in Lawrence as the names of a girl and a boy born or registered on Tuesday, with Earl and Stephanie McNish also noted in Lawrence for a boy.
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors' attention in this space. Readers are advised to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report a mistake.
A driver led Lawrence police on a dawn pursuit after a report of a suspicious vehicle at 3 20 am near 27th and Alabama. The occupants fled on foot after a brief chase. the abandoned car rolled into a patrol car and contained Topeka stolen property. A suspect was found near Utah and Kansas streets about an hour later and detained for questioning, with no bookings reported by 10 p m. The case remains under investigation.
Lawrence Humane Society reports 71 adoptions in the first promo week, mostly cats with about 20 dogs and five small animals. Executive director Kate Meghji credits quicker moves to adoption floor changes and cautions readiness, hoping the trend reduces euthanasia while maintaining fee benefits.
Senate President Susan Wagle formed the Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee to lessen the Judiciary Committee workload. Greg Smith of Overland Park was named chair, Forrest Knox of Altoona is vice chair, and Pat Pettey of Kansas City is ranking Democrat. Rob Olson of Olathe was appointed Utilities Committee chair, replacing Pat Apple. Jeff Longbine of Emporia takes over Financial Institutions and Insurance.
Lawrence Creates Makerspace will hold its first Winter Chautauqua this Final Friday from 5 30 to 9 p.m. The event invites any community member to perform with up to 30 five minute slots and features music poetry performance art and demonstrations including boomerangs science and humanities talks.
Police did not book the man after initial standoff and departure from the apartment due to insufficient probable cause. Officers will forward findings to the Douglas County District Attorney once the investigation concludes to determine if charges are warranted. Reporter Caitlin Doornbos can be reached at 813-7146 or cvdoornbos ljworld.com.
Sean Gerrity and Dave Heinz secure a warehouse at 807 E 23rd St in Lawrence for Henry T's Brewery. Plans include a brown ale and pale ale, expanding to eight or nine beers, with construction about two months and first keg sale in spring. Blue Blood Brewing Co of Lincoln will consult. target is local restaurants and bars, with rivals Free State and 23rd Street Brewery already active.
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