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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 2011
Page
2
James I. Hockman, 68, of Tonganoxie, died Thursday December 29, 2011. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Monday at Quisenberry Funeral Home, with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Journal-World outlines obituary eligibility for residents or long-time residents in its circulation area and for others with survivors there. Information should come from a mortuary, with optional photos. Details on guidelines and costs are available via the mortuary, by phone, or online at LJWorld.com/obits/policy/.
Kansas legislators face a crowded agenda with potential new abortion restrictions while a string of court challenges moves forward. Opponents vow to press ahead on conscience protections and tax-credit bans, even as some leaders urge restraint and emphasize fiscal reforms.
A countdown of the Journal-Worlds most clicked items in 2011 shows a mix of local tragedies and quirky features. Key items include a fatal Kansas highway crash affecting Eudora residents, a McLouth student killed in Costa Rica, a tax seizure at Jeffersons Restaurant, and a Shelby GT350 find that sparked auction interest. The piece reflects on reader engagement and the evolving online journalism landscape.
The Guillory family received hotel lodging and aid for five days plus food clothing and other emergencies. Kanwaka Fire Chief Chris Lesser says a mattress near a space heater likely started the fire and two families aided by multiple departments worked to control it. No one injured. the home and belongings were destroyed and the family lacks insurance. The family plans to relocate while hoping their story improves fire safety awareness.
Joshua W. Boisen, 16, released from a Topeka hospital after a one vehicle crash northwest of Lawrence. He received two traffic citations for speeding and driving without a valid license. The accident occurred at 3:50 a.m. on December 23 at East 1100 and North 1700 roads.
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A Friday poll asks if readers keep New Year’s resolutions. Results show 38 percent say no, 35 percent say yes, and 25 percent have never made one. Readers are invited to vote at LJWorld.com.
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