Jail expansion eyed as 2008 budget discussed
Douglas County commissioners weigh a near one mill tax increase to fund spending outlined by County Administrator Craig Weinaug. Sheriff Ken McGovern seeks two staff for a re entry transitional program to aid inmates re entering society and two jail officers. Expansion of the 196 bed jail, opened in 1999, remains a future issue.
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Sewer project causes closures at 14th and Tennessee
Motorists should expect disruptions at the intersection of 14th and Tennessee streets as a sanitary sewer project proceeds. The intersection will be closed to traffic for much of the week while Tennessee Street remains one lane between the 1400 and 1600 blocks. sidewalks stay open and driveway access is maintained.
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Lecompton Bridge on schedule despite high waters
Lecompton Bridge construction over the Kansas River remains on track to open by the August 10 deadline despite earlier rains that flooded supplies on the north bank and submerged two trains. Douglas County engineer Keith Browning notes the contractor A M Cohran & Son Inc may earn little incentive money as delays cut into potential bonuses. The bridge has been closed since March 12 for deck replacement and will incur $10,000 daily penalties for days beyond August 10 until traffic resumes.
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Witnesses describe man struck by train near Lawrence center
Police say a 29 year old Lawrence man was dragged nearly 200 feet by a moving Union Pacific train after becoming entangled with safety rails east of the Lawrence Visitor Information Center. Witnesses saw him near the rails before the incident and afterward appeared injured but foul play is not suspected. The man reportedly told investigators he intended self harm.
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Lawrence Visitor Information Center
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Gasoline Prices Spark Patrol for Lower Deals
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 3.05 at multiple locations. Readers are urged to call Pump Patrol at 832-7154 if a cheaper price is found.
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Downtown Lawrence sidewalk sale hopes steady crowds despite construction
Store owners along Massachusetts Street anticipate strong turnout for the July 19 sidewalk sale despite ongoing two block construction. Merchants like Charlene Schlotzhauer and Mary Cox note past success and call for extended sale hours and better crowd flow with water stations and security fencing adjustments to welcome bargain hunters from the Midwest. City officials pledge sidewalk access and reduced fencing to help customers.
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Dave Corliss
Discount groceries for all through local church programs
Two Lawrence nonprofit programs Angel Food Ministries and SHARE offer monthly pre ordered grocery packages at about 50 percent off with no income or other qualifications. Angel Food runs at Christ Community Church 1100 Kasold Drive and SHARE operates at Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church 802 W 22nd Terrace. Both are non denominational and rely on local volunteers to run the programs. Each program uses a motto about eligibility based on eating to save money on groceries and aims to serve anyone who believes in saving on groceries.
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Christ Community Church
Kasold Drive
Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church
W. 22Nd Terrace
Crystal Wolgast
Wolgast
Alycia Wiley
Lawrence Angel Food Ministries
Angel Food Program
Intern ScottGirard Contact Details
Intern Scott. Girard can be reached at 832-6385.
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Collision kills driver on county road near Eudora
A Baldwin City woman notes the intersection of County Roads 460 and 1061 draws bad driving. Michael R. Niehues, 49, of Baldwin City died after his Nissan Sentra was struck by a box truck driven by Marvin D. Gibbs of Eudora. The cause is under investigation. officials say sight distance is limited and plans to study the crossroads are underway.
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Cindy Foster
Michael R. Niehues
Marvin D. Gibbs
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Staff writer Lisa Horn is listed with contact number 832 7173 for readers seeking follow up information or interviews.
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