Lawrence Datebook highlights a Saturday full of community events
City of Lawrence hosts a compost giveaway at the city facility on Eighth Street. Extension Master Gardeners present photo tips at Harper Street. A lecture by Gary H. Gossen covers Day of the Dead cross cultural views at Deep Springs Museum in Kentucky. Flu shots and a children’s book club meet at local venues. Arts, lectures, and a men’s rights forum proceed through the day with multiple KU and local organization events around town.
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On the Record: Walton Involved in Oct Crash Near Eudora
Joshua J. Walton, 20, remained in good condition at KU Med after a head-on collision with a tractor trailer on Kansas Highway 10 west of Eudora on Oct 8. The report also lists local thefts, a fraudulent bank deposit, a jewelry burglary, and fire calls with limited victim details.
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Births Sherry Bunion and Robert Steffen
Atchison grandparents report a girl born Thursday to Sherry Bunion and Robert Steffen. Doug and Angie Hess of Lecompton welcomed a boy Thursday.
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Robert Steffen
Atchison
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Angie Hess
Lecompton
Journal-World Correction Policy Stated For Readers
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors, inviting readers to call 785 832 7154 or email newsroom at ljworld com if a mistake is found. The notice emphasizes prompt, transparent corrections in the public space.
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Ijworld
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Jon Niccum
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Cody Howard
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Journal World Newsroom Contact and Editorial Staff List
A dense listing shows subscription numbers, hours for redelivery, and a long roster of contact lines for local and national news, obituaries, and departments. It enumerates editors and staff with phones and emails and notes advertising and circulation contacts.
On the Street by Abby Mills
Abby Mills profiles daily life in the city streets, capturing conversations, small moments, and local flavors. Vignettes reveal neighborhood rhythms, storefronts, and public spaces through residents' quick exchanges and observed detail.
Should California three strikes law be repealed
Massachusetts Street asked residents in Kansas City and Lawrence about repealing California's three strikes law. Respondents include Matt Green a salesman Bill Woodard a writer Lindsey Sprett a computer programmer and Mike O'Donnell a Kansas University student. Opinions vary on judge leeway and justice in sentencing.
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Bill Woodard
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Lawrence
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Mike O'Donnell
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Lawrence man gets five years in federal prison for gun in drug case
Lawrence resident 23 year old Joseph D Vervynck received a five year term from U S District Judge Julie Robinson after pleading guilty to carrying a gun during a drug trafficking crime. Evidence cited by U S Attorney Eric Melgren shows a Jan 22 search found a loaded pistol and drugs in plain view. He faces three years of supervision after release. A separate Kansas City case concerns Ottawa couple David and Kathryn Paisley indicted on fraud and embezzlement over Social Security payments from 2000 to 2001 totaling about 5750 dollars with potential multi year prison terms per count.
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U.S. District Court
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Vervynck
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Kansas
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Melgren
Kansas City
Kan
Ottawa
David Paisley
Kathryn Paisley
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Palsleys
Appeal Rejected in Car Chase Case in Kansas
The Kansas Court of Appeals rejected Billy Wayne Carter II's appeal after his 2000 conviction for attempting to elude law enforcement, obstruction of official duty and battery on an officer following a dangerous chase sparked by a knife incident. He is serving two years of probation.
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Lawrence
Kansas Court of Appeals
Billy Wayne Carter II
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Post office lines blamed on budget and staff limits
Lawrence postmaster Bill Reynolds cites budget problems for long waits as nationwide mail declines cut revenue. Staffing shifts keep lines rising, with peak hours at noon and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Reynolds advises using 1:30 to 4 p.m. to avoid crowds and invites Sound Off callers to leave questions at 832-7297.
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Lawrence Post
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