Ottawa man sentenced in wire fraud case rises over two years
U S District Judge Kathryn Wratil sentenced Lewis B Parsons II to 27 months in federal prison after his 2008 guilty plea to conspiracy to commit wire fraud He must report by July 1 Parsons admitted stealing items from retailers and selling them He allegedly conspired in 2004 2005 with Carrie Neighbors of the Yellow House Store in Lawrence to accept payments by check and net about 31000 Prosecutors also charged Neighbors and her husband Guy Neighbors with 19 counts in a separate wire fraud case claiming they sold stolen goods since 2005 the couple deny the charges and accuse officials of corruption
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Year End Insurance Review Urges Policy Check
As life changes, review your policies to ensure proper coverage for you and your family. Reassess home insurance amid volatile property values to protect financial security this new year.
Pothole prevention may pay off in spring
City officials say sealing cracks and pavement resurfacing reduce winter road damage. Public works chief Chuck Soules notes fewer potholes than years past as snow melts reveals ongoing efforts to seal openings and deter sub surface moisture that causes cracking from freeze thaw cycles.
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Cancellations Echo as Schools Postpone Classes
Lawrence area has canceled classes again with many districts delaying. Transportation reporter Mark Fagan notes efforts to curb potholes by moisture control, while acknowledging ongoing road damage. Readers told to check LJWorld.com for updates on weather linked closures and road conditions.
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Clinton Lake dam road remains closed in heavy snow
Crews cleared many Lawrence main roads on Thursday but the Clinton Lake dam road stayed shut overnight. Police said they were unsure if it would be cleared before morning. Road crews focused on spots near 31st and Louisiana and on K 10 exit ramps. Frigid weather will slow melt and complicate cleanup with temperatures not rising above 20 degrees through Sunday and wind chills near 30 below zero. Douglas County is under a wind chill warning through Saturday noon.
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Lawrence to host USSSA youth basketball tournament
Lawrence welcomes a USSSA youth basketball event expected to draw 100 teams and 4,000 visitors. Bob Lanner of the Lawrence CVB notes a surge of overnight guests boosts tourism as the Florida based group returns for a second straight Midwest tournament. Another youth event is planned later, aiming to attract more visitors and exposure for the city.
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Health care reform panel at Kansas Farmers Union meeting
A panel discussion Exploring Health Care Reform Canadian Style will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Holidome in Lawrence as part of the Kansas Farmers Union annual convention open to the public. Panelists include Nial Kuyek Dale Kuyek Harry Van Mulligen Svetlana Pushkareva Hutfles Corrie Edwards and Kim Moore. The event arises after studies showing uninsured farmers face higher debt and delayed care and aims to discuss affordable coverage for self employed farmers.
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