Flag Day inquiry on Massachusetts Street prompt
A reader asks if a flag was placed for Flag Day on Massachusetts Street. The note notes the question came from the street and seeks confirmation of civic display.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 2013
Page
4
A reader asks if a flag was placed for Flag Day on Massachusetts Street. The note notes the question came from the street and seeks confirmation of civic display.
No incidents to report. Michael and Meagan Livitz of Lawrence welcomed a boy Friday. Kelsy and Justin Hamilton of Tonganoxie welcomed a boy Friday.
A resident reports a woodchuck walking across a Lansing street block 400 Michigan in Lawrence. Prairie Park Nature Center staff note woodchucks are common in Lawrence and sightings occur downtown though they prefer other areas, and remind locals they can contact Sound Off with inquiries.
Heather Jones, former Franklin County attorney, resigned as Johnson County prosecutor after allegations of a sexual affair with Franklin County Sheriff Jeff Curry and purchases of methamphetamine from a confidential informant surfaced in Curry’s April case. Curry resigned April 1 and entered a diversion program. Jones has not been charged.
Ottawa El Mezcal Mexican restaurant was shut on Friday as Homeland Security Investigations and local agencies conducted a criminal inquiry. At least six agents and three unmarked vehicles were observed, with operations tied to Homeland Security and ICE. The Ottawa location joined others in Kansas City area, while Lawrence sites remained open. Local officials and the owner did not immediately comment.
Jefferson County jurors could not reach a verdict in the Dec 4 2011 shooting on Schoonover and Hayworth after three days of testimony. Prosecutors alleged attempted murder. Hayworth testified self defense while Schoonover claimed he acted to defend himself. The judge declared a hung jury and a mistrial with further proceedings possible next week.
The city schedules a 6:35 p.m. Tuesday session at City Hall located at Sixth and Massachusetts to discuss an alternate bus stop. WOW Channel 25 lists meeting highlights and documents are available online at lawrenceks.org for residents to review changes.
City commissioners will again discuss locating the main downtown bus stop while construction at the Ninth and New Hampshire streets intersection continues. The panel considers alternatives to keep riders served during the project.
Teen staff members urge relocating the transit station to the 800 block of Vermont Street as a hotel project displaces the current New Hampshire site. Merchants worry about losing about a dozen parking spaces. Commissioners delayed a decision awaiting details on converting short term meters to long term for downtown staff and asked staff to identify alternative downtown locations.
The City Commission approves minutes from 06/04/13 and receives minutes from various boards. It sets July 2 2013 as bid opening for Bus Stop Signs B1339, adopts three ordinances merging codes and adjusting speed limits, and approves hospital revenue bonds up to 6686000 dollars. It authorizes special events and contracts, insurances, a mortgage release, and sign installations. It discusses planning, zoning actions, engineering services, and budget preparation for 2014.
A man was arrested on a misdemeanor count of unlawfully seizing a vehicle and two felony drug counts tied to an alleged attempt to buy synthetic marijuana, held on 100000 bond with potential 17 year sentence. ALCORN charged with possession with intent to distribute synthetic marijuana and held on 30000 bond, facing up to 17 years. Forbes held on outstanding warrant for aggravated robbery and a felony drug charge, yet to be charged. Reporter Ian Cummings reachable at 832-7144.
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