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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 2011
Page
5
A brief city street inquiry on Massachusetts Street captures pedestrian sentiment and local activity. Residents comment on storefronts, traffic, and neighborhood changes, reflecting the daily urban rhythm and community concerns.
In Kansas the drought affects wildlife dependent on rivers and rain. Biologist Don Distler of Wichita State University says the entire food chain is in an on hold position as populations of birds insects and mammals drop by 50 to 80 percent. The USGS notes 58 river check points with some dry segments on the Little Arkansas near Alta Mills and Highway 50. The Ninnescah River is at its eighth lowest level since 1938 and could set a record if heat continues.
The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services lists June caseloads for nine offices to close: Lawrence 10211 Coffeyville 8084 Fort Scott 5462 McPherson 2269 Wellington 2129 Marysville 1429 Pratt 949 Garnett 748 Lyndon 422. The Vinland Fair is scheduled for August 11 to 13 at Vinland Fairgrounds 1736 N 700 Road.
Call Sound Off with your questions at 832-7297 as the newspaper invites reader input. The item directs readers to call in with inquiries or comments for the feature segment.
A Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism report notes an explosion on a 21-foot boat at Perry Lake Saturday near 1:30 p.m. Five aboard encountered mechanical trouble as they moved from the dock. Fire crews from Rock Creek and Rural Fire Districts battled the blaze and treated a 25-year-old Topeka man, later transported to a Topeka-area hospital. Jefferson County Emergency Management and United Fire District assisted.
Brad and Courtney Wendt of Overbrook welcome a girl while Yong-Chao Su and Shan-Hui Su of Lawrence welcome a boy on Saturday. A two alarm fire in the 1400 block of Clair Court caused exterior damage estimated at $10,000 due to improper disposal of smoking materials. no injuries reported. The Journal-World notes it reports major police events and charges when appropriate.
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as $3.59 at several stations and invites readers to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price. The paper notes its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors and provides contact numbers and email for feedback.
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