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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 2013

Page

4

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.

On the Record Wadin Comei Att Friday Report

No incidents to report. Michael and Meagan Livitz of Lawrence welcomed a boy Friday. Kelsy and Justin Hamilton of Tonganoxie welcomed a boy Friday.

Wadin Comei Att Michael Meagan Livitz Lawrence Kelsy Justin Hamilton Tonganoxie

Groundhog sightings raise urban questions in Lawrence

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.

Lawrence Michigan Prairie Park Nature Center Harper St

Attorney resigns amid allegations involving sheriff and drugs

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.

Heather Jones Franklin County Johnson County Jones Jeff Curry Curry Robin Fowler Steve Howe

Ottawa El Mezcal closed amid federal immigration probe

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.

Ottawa Federal Immigration and Customs Authorities Homeland Security Investigations Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency el Mezcal Lawrence Rocky Scott Scott Shawn Neudauer Homeland Security Kansas City Clay County Missouri Overland Park

Mistrial Declared In Jefferson County Shooting Trial

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.

Jefferson County Jason Belveal Schoonover Hayworth Bernadine Hayworth Belveal

City Hall meeting outlines alternative bus stop plan

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 Hall Sixth Massachusetts WOW Channel Lawrenceks.org

City plans bus stop site during Ninth and New Hampshire work

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.

Ninth New Hampshire Streets

Teens propose moving transit station to Vermont Street

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.

Vermont Street Ninth and New Hampshire

City Commission Adopts Minutes and Opens Bids and Ordinances

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.

23Rd Street FF Street Franklin Road Peterson Road Kasold Drive Monterey Way Lawrence Memorial Hospital Lawrence Arts Center Salvation Army New Hampshire Street Lawrence Mount 9Th Tennessee Street Kentucky Maple Street Bartlett & West Linda J. Trent Linda J. Reynolds Home Circle Alouise R. Brain Orchard Lane Black & Veatch Corporation Wakarusa W 31St Street W. 31St St

Suspect Faces Multiple Drug and Robbery Charges

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.

Alcorn Forbes Douglas County Sedgwick County

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