City parks use pesticides to control weeds and pests
Megan Gilliland explains that city parks deploy pesticides as a tool to control unwanted weeds like poison ivy and pests such as bagworms in limited areas. A pesticide materials list and Integrated Pest Management Policy exist, with signs posted 24 hours before and after spraying and alternatives like mulching and high mowing used to reduce chemical use.
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On the Street questions favorite family recipes
Meagan Thomas asks readers for beloved family dishes. Read responses and add your thoughts at LJWorld.com. Names include Sarah Robinson of Lawrence, a swim teacher, and Rachel Schoenig of Wilton, Iowa, plus mentions of a grandma casserole and a godmother potato salad.
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Gas prices dip to $3.35 at select stations in town
PUM in Tey Wale OU or The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 3.35 per gallon at several stations. Readers urged to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price.
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Parole decision delayed for Kansas inmate Russell
Kansas Prison Review Board extends parole review for Joel L. Russell serving life for early 1990s sex crimes. DNA linked him to an unsolved 1985 Topeka rape. another suspect was exonerated by DNA in 1992. Russell faces an arrest warrant in Shawnee County for one count of rape as officials anticipate a 3 to 4 month decision window.
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Law enforcement report covers robberies and thefts in Lawrence
A 26 year old Lawrence man released after no formal charges were filed following a Tuesday robbery report at Game Stop. A 36 year old man reported a $1,500 stolen scooter on Haskell Avenue and a separate $2,000 deck lumber theft on West 31st Street. Authorities also allege aggravated battery by a 27 year old Lawrence man after a domestic incident. An ATM theft attempt near Patriots Bank in Princeton involved a truck chase and escape, with all money recovered. The Journal-World notes it reports only select police items and with restricted identifications.
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Hospital Births in Lawrence Reach Milestones
Mike and Melissa Campbell welcome a girl in Lawrence on Tuesday. Lisa and Alan Potter report a boy born Tuesday in Lawrence. Drew and Kristi Heintzelman announce a girl born Tuesday in Lawrence.
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Lawrence
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Alan Potter
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