Journal-World obituary policy note
Information on running obituaries is provided for funeral homes and families. To submit obituary notices contact the number 832 7151 for details on submission requirements and publication policies.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 2022
Page
2
Information on running obituaries is provided for funeral homes and families. To submit obituary notices contact the number 832 7151 for details on submission requirements and publication policies.
Tomas Tom Michael Hilger 76 of Lawrence will have a Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday January 29 at St John Catholic Church. A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. with visitation to follow until 8 p.m. Friday January 28 at Warren McElwain Mortuary.
Douglas County sheriff deputies pursued a stolen black Chevy Impala around 7:20 a.m. in the 1400 block of East 15th Street. Two suspects were captured and a third remains at large after a pursuit that crossed lanes and residential yards. no injuries were reported. Witnesses or those with related information should contact the sheriff at 785-843-0250.
The health department stated on Wednesday that 73,026 residents or 63.9 percent of the eligible population have two vaccine doses while 36,869 people or 34.8 percent have a booster. Free boosters available through idchealth.org with help at 785 843 0721 and at local pharmacies and doctors offices throughout the county.
The Boundary Advisory Committee in Lawrence adds ten closure scenarios to its review and weighs pruning options, including a plan that would close Broken Arrow New York Woodlawn and Pinckney. Some members push for public votes on striking the Liberty Memorial option.
Lawrence faces a split from Douglas County as new maps move it into the 1st District, while Johnson and Wyandotte counties drive the politics behind the plan. Officials warn the split could curb Lawrence's influence and complicate ties to two congressional offices, with legal chances centering on racial gerrymandering claims.
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Wednesday drawings list Powerball numbers 4 11 38 49 69 with Powerball 16. Lotto America numbers 18 22 23 29 with 2 as the Powerball. Kansas Pick 3 Evening draws show 0 2 2. Results summarized for local gaming notices.
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