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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 2012
Page
5
Reader asks why the Leonard Pitts syndicated column is no longer in the Journal World. The note notes Pitts last ran December 7 and was scheduled to resume today, suggesting a schedule gap during holidays.
If you have a question, call 832-7297 or send email to soundoff ljworld.com.
A brief prompt asks residents along Massachusetts Street, Have you donated blood? The item directs readers to see the full story on page 1A for details and impact.
Yancy Trestle of Salina lured and captured a 15 pound beagle that escaped in November at a central Kansas lake. The dog named Buddy by the rescuer was enticed with a pork chop Dec. 31 and trapped, ending a lengthy search by locals who fed him and watched for his survival against winter weather and predators.
Lawrence police summoned a Leavenworth County bomb squad after a woman at Gaslight Village Mobile Home Park found a suspicious object Saturday morning. No injuries were reported and the device will be examined as part of the investigation. A separate arrest followed a Sunday early morning aggravated battery at Burrito King drive through. The 24 year old woman posted bond and awaits court.
A Kansas man, Steven Sullivan of Lawrence, was convicted by a federal jury of possessing a structural analogue of a synthetic drug known as bath salts with intent to distribute. The items were found in his car after a speeding stop in southeast Nebraska on October 27, 2010. Sentencing is scheduled for March.
Douglas County commissioners meet at 6:35 p.m. at the courthouse to consider issuing a conditional-use permit for Good Earth Gatherings a 10.5 acre site at 858 East 1500 Road for a recreational facility with outreach and classes on sustainable living. Neighbors fear traffic. long term county plans and a gas line relocation contract valued at 9461 dollars are on the agenda.
A 46-year-old Lawrence resident arrested on sex crime charges posted $25,000 bond over the weekend and is due in court January 12 after Lawrence police arrested him on two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and one count of aggravated criminal sodomy. Prosecutors have not filed formal charges yet. Investigations involve Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services workers. The Journal-World normally does not identify suspects unless convicted.
The Journal- World reports gas prices as low as 3.15 dollars at several stations and invites readers to call 832 7154 if they find a lower price.
Megan and Patrick Leopold of Lawrence welcomed a girl. Christina and Johnny Foster of Lawrence welcomed a boy. Taylor Barber and Lawrence welcomed a boy on Monday and Tuesday. J T Messinese and Kara Messinese of Lawrence are listed in the birth notices.
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