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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 2012
Page
5
Megan Gilliland city communications manager notes that Sawhill is a proposed street name in a subdivision plat process. The city checks for existing names before approval. developers typically do not provide explanations for street name choices. For questions call 832-7297 or email soundoff ljworld.com.
At Dillons Lawrence residents discuss Quantrill raid the Rock Chalk Chant and Jayhawk image noting its shift from negative to positive mascot. Emily Jalinski cites Ang Lee Ride with the Devil Carnival of Souls filmed on Mass Street while Meghan Pattinson recalls Kaw Valley Pickers 1970s hippie era and local fire history.
Planned road work this week closes the Kansas River levee area for Bowersock Mills new plant on the north bank with detours via North Second and Locust streets. Water and sewer lines on East 23rd Street and North Perimeter Road, plus frontage roads on U S 59 and 69, will be rebuilt or restricted with completion dates through mid 2012 and spring 2012. Road work includes I 73 core drilling and a Tuesday 9 am to 3 pm window.
Eli Betancourt, 21, was sentenced to life with the chance of parole after nearly 26 years for first degree murder in the June 2010 killing of 13 year old Miguel Angel Andrade Martinez in Wichita. Prosecutors said the shooting was an apparent mistake during an attempt to avenge a prior fight.
There were no incidents to report Saturday. The Journal-World does not print all police reports and covers only burglaries with losses of 1,000 dollars or more unless unusual. Victims are protected. arrestees named only after charges. assaults reported only with major injuries. holdups and robberies noted.
In Edwardsville a son was born Friday to Martha Knowles and Daniel Richmond. The family awaits name and details as the newborn joins the household.
The Journal-World notes it corrects significant errors brought to editors by readers. Readers may call 785 832 7154 or email news jworld com to report mistakes and seek corrections. The policy reinforces accountability and timely rectification.
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