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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 2013
Page
4
Megan Gilliiland, city spokeswoman, says there is no ordinance forbidding snow in the street but advises keeping snow in yards out of the public right of way because public rights of way should not be obstructed.
A reader is invited to call 832-7297 or email soundoff jworld.com with questions or comments. The notice directs engagement via phone and electronic mail channels.
On the Street asks readers if relaxing corporate farming limits will impact family farms in Kansas. The inquiry comes from Massachusetts Street with local reactions including bartender Brad Keirns of Nortonville noting worry about farm co-op history.
A 19 year old Lawrence man Caleb Christopher Mar Sheridan was charged by Douglas County prosecutors with aggravated robbery conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery unlawful defacing of identification on a firearm possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia in a mugging involving a handgun Thursday night. He was arrested during a 1 50 am traffic stop in the 2700 block of Iowa Street. Three juveniles in the car with Sheridan were also arrested. A 15 year old victim reported the robbery at about 8 30 pm Thursday saying two men in dark clothing and hooded sweatshirts robbed him at gunpoint in the 1600 block of Rhode Island Street. A loaded handgun and ammunition were seized. Sheridan remains in jail with bond set at 75000 and next court date is March 14.
Six candidates seek three seats in the Lawrence City Commission with a forum hosted by the North Lawrence Improvement Association at Peace Mennonite Church on Lincoln Street. The general election is slated for April 2.
Tiffany C. Hubbard who ran the Children’s Playpen day care at 766 Lake St in Lawrence was charged in Douglas County District Court with eight drug offenses including drug distribution and using a communication device to aid drug distribution. Police searched Hubbard’s home and day care in October finding drugs and paraphernalia. State health officials later closed the day care by emergency order. Hubbard, free on 10000 bond, faces a most serious charge of possession with intent to distribute opiates. Next court date is Monday.
The House watered down Brownback's turnpike bill, allowing KDOT and KTA to contract and permitting toll revenue to fund up to 10 miles of connected state highway projects. Opponents warn it could shift tolls and reserves to other state needs, while supporters say the turnpike should be debt-free and eventually modernized with reserves.
House Democratic Leader Paul Davis of Lawrence says Democrats will seek inclusion of the State Finance Council in mediation with Gov. Sam Brownback and legislative leaders. He notes the Legislature would need to appropriate funds in any mediated agreement, but doubts a deal is likely as Brownback pushes deeper income tax cuts despite last year’s funding problems.
Washington reports 236000 new jobs in February and unemployment at 7.7 percent, the lowest in over four years. Hiring accelerates amid housing, auto, manufacturing gains and cheap borrowing costs. Growth forecast at about 2 percent this year, with budget jitters and tax changes tempering momentum.
Byron Anthony Snowton, 23, was sentenced in Douglas County Court to four days in jail after a bench trial found him guilty of misdemeanor animal cruelty for tying a dog's hind legs with plastic ties. The incident occurred Oct. 24 outside an apartment on Michigan Street, and the dog Chloe was treated at a veterinarian and the humane society. Snowton must pay over 2195 dollars for care and complete anger management before reclaiming the dog.
Jay and Angela Thiesen of Lawrence greet a boy born Friday. Michael Nelson and Faith Carpenter of Lawrence announce a girl born Friday. Courtney Termini and Daniel Thomas of Lawrence announce a boy born Friday.
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