On the Street on the Street Fourth of July asks readers
Sylas May prompts Dillons shoppers on Massachusetts Street to share Fourth of July meal plans and reactions. Readers are invited to post their answers at Ijworld.com. The piece captures casual street interviews and community opinions.
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Lawrence Births Reported for a Boy and a Girl
Lacey Kay and Zachary James Raff of Lawrence welcomed a son on Thursday. Robert and Madison LaDuron of Lawrence welcomed a daughter on Friday.
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Journal-World invites reader corrections and tips
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Crash details in Douglas County Sheriff report
Wes Houk of the Douglas County Sheriffs Office reports a traffic crash continuing from page 3A. One vehicle pulled a horse trailer with two horses. Two others had minor injuries treated and released at the scene. One horse had minor injuries. No further information was available Friday. Reporter Conrad Swanson.
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Officials probe mental hospital role in beating death case
Kansas officials investigate Osawatomie State Hospital involvement after Brandon Brown 30 is charged with second degree murder in Kiowa County for beating Jerry Martinez 61 following Browns release from the hospital. The inquiry, led by hospital superintendent Bill Rein, follows a May 17 fight at an assisted living site and Martinez death in June. Gov Brownback suggests exploring cheaper treatment options while officials review system stresses and potential missteps.
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Trail progresses on Clinton Wildlife Area project near Tecumseh Road
Coan says the trail from Tecumseh Road to the Wakarusa River Bridge still needs limestone screenings and bridge work. Despite large donations, about 25 miles remain and funding or volunteer labor will be required per mile costs around 25000 dollars. London Nature Trail Supervisor Burks notes ongoing donations and labor efforts to advance the recreational, primitive path with varied scenery.
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Former Wichita SWAT member sues over age bias
Richard McCluney, 58, files federal age discrimination suit against Wichita police and city seeking more than 75,000 and lost overtime pay. He says he was forced off the SWAT team after a 21-year service, resigning under duress at a police administrator’s direction. City officials review his account as they respond to the suit and investigate the matter.
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Parks Weathered Floods Struggle Through Memorial Day Cleanup
Parks faced flood damage around Memorial Day with water reaching a Perry State Park restroom roof while at peak. Staff shuffled, extra seasonal workers hired to cleanup. Fall River Fall River and Cross Timber parks reopened campsites despite logs washing in. Cleanup labeled a success as visitors return for Independence Day festivities.
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