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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 2012
Page
4
On Massachusetts Street residents and students discuss weekend drunken driving. Rachel Gray from Kennedy School Lawrence says she will be more cautious. Jesse Bryant from Manhattan notes concerns vary with game nights and urges attention.
Ruthi Rapp explains that Kids Voting USA engages K through 12 students by letting them vote at official polling places with age appropriate ballots. The program, which expanded countywide by 2006, links classroom activities with family dialogue and seeks to raise lifelong voter participation through volunteer poll workers and training sessions on November 1.
Lawrence police ask for help locating the driver of a light colored compact car that struck a pedestrian near the 25th and Iowa Street intersection around 9 35 p m and fled north on Iowa Street. The victim sustained minor injuries. The Journal World omits routine police repo and does not identify victims or arrestees before charges.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital reported zero births on Saturday, noting no deliveries occurred at the facility during that 24 hour period. The report reflects a quiet day in obstetric services with no new arrivals.
The Journal World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors' attention in this space. Readers are urged to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report corrections.
Festival committee chairwoman praised preparations as weather cooperated and vendors reported solid crowds similar to past years when 30,000 visitors over the weekend attended. Donna Haddox noted a strong first day for iron lawn ornaments, while Bulldog Bakery opening drew steady customers for scooped ice cream as Maple Leaf Festival enters its second day in Baldwin City.
The city of Lawrence is implementing a program to remove bindweed from parks, median strips, and public spaces to comply with state weed control laws. The effort includes targeted spraying and mechanical removal, with ongoing monitoring and community advisory notices.
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