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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 2012
Page
5
Notre Dame quarterback Dayne Crist, transfer target for Kansas, had a mixed record at ND. As a freshman and junior he rarely started, completing fewer than 25 passes each year. In his sophomore season he started most games, throwing 59 percent for 2,000 plus yards with 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions, finishing 4 wins in 10 starts.
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Early New Year s fire at a mobile home park in Eudora. At 12 20 a m emergency crews responded to 501 E 10th St. light smoke visible. By 12 45 a m the fire was under control. Bankruptcy filings list Douglas County residents and businesses in the U S District of Kansas. The Journal World notes it does not print all police reports and limits on naming victims and arrestees.
Tyler and Dana Cummins of Lawrence welcome a girl born Sunday. Rosa Long and Brian Sizemore of Oskaloosa welcome a boy born Sunday. Jessica Freeman and Jordey McTaggart of Lawrence welcomed a girl born Sunday.
The Journal- World reports gas prices as low as 3.07 at multiple stations. Readers are urged to call 832-7154 if a lower price is found.
The Journal World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors. Readers are urged to report errors by calling 785 832 7154 or emailing news at iljworld com for corrections.
Powerball fans will pay 2 dollars per ticket starting January 15 as jackpots rise and odds improve. The price hike follows a trend of multi price point games like scratchoffs, with officials predicting stronger sales from a repackaged product. The starting jackpot climbs to 40 million, and top prize for matching five numbers without the Power Ball doubles to 1 million.
Lawrence police contained a busy New Year with fights domestic disturbances and noise complaints but no major arrests reported. Sgt. Kirk Fultz described the night as one of the busiest ever though nothing serious occurred. In the 3100 block two fights drew ten units around 3 and 3:45 a.m. No arrests appeared in the Douglas County Jail logs. Four DUI arrests occurred between midnight and 8 a.m. New Year’s Day, aligning with Douglas County averages from 2009 per the state crime data.
Douglas County offers varied volunteer roles from mentoring and tutoring to data entry and tax aide. Programs include Roger Hill Volunteer Center postings, Headquarters counselor training meetings on Jan 19 and 25, Van Go JAMS sessions Feb 13 to Apr 12, and AARP Tax Aide from Feb 1 to Apr 15. Contact details provided for each opportunity.
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