Woman charged in Lawrence with misusing a dependent adult’s funds
The affidavit describes York as a longtime caregiver for Billie Jean Shewbart and states York, who held durable power of attorney since 2010, allegedly cashed a nearly $27 000 CD to cover Shewbart’s rent while placing funds in her own account. Police accuse York of spending about $18 000 on personal expenses and deny permission to use the money for rent. Shewbart, who died Sept 9 per an obituary, had said York was her daughter and that she regretted not paying rent. York faces a felony charge and could face 2.5 to over 11 years in prison if convicted. a Nov 18 court date is set.
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Shewbart
Lawrence
Brandon Woods
Larry Hamilton
Mike Cobb
Cobb
Billie
Shewhart
Kim
Billie Jean
Kansas
Kansas Power of Attorney
Enid
Okla
Billie Jean Shewhart
County reviews seek fair, professional standards in county work
Douglas County commissioners select Austin Peters for a policy review touching on Kobach exemptions and the department. The eight week, 17500 dollar review will examine responsiveness fairness and best practices while broader Horizon 2020 plan changes for Lawrence and unincorporated areas move forward. A design professional may be contracted to scope a possible mental health crisis center and jail expansion project, with cost and size analyses to follow.
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Kris Kobach
Douglas County
Plinsky
Austin Peters
Novak Consulting Group Inc
Cincinnati
Novak Consulting
Commission
Jim Flory
Kobach
Nancy Thellman
Lawrence
Jeff Crick
Lawrence City Commission
Crick
Kansas University
Craig Weinaug
Legion post hosts weekly bingo and veteran help in town
The Legion runs bingo games every Wednesday and Saturday with doors at 4:30 p.m. and games at 6:45. Commander Jerome Hanson says many veterans hesitate to seek help, but the post exists to connect veterans with the right resources and assist as needed. Monthly meetings start at 5:30 on the first Tuesday. contact Hanson at legion4.org for information or volunteering.
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Legion
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Jerome Hanson
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Legion4.org
Fire at West Lawrence home displaces family
Fire investigators ruled the Monday evening blaze at 1135 Stone Meadows Drive accidental from a pan left on a stove. The two story home suffered about 150000 in damage as the garage burned. The residents escaped unharmed but a dog perished while crews reported no firefighter injuries and Red Cross aided the displaced family.
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West
Lawrence
Douglas County Fire Medical Division
Eve Tolefree
Tolefree
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