Former Lawrence Mayor pleads guilty to theft from food charity
Jeremy Farmer, former Lawrence mayor and executive director of Just Food, admitted in Topeka federal court to interstate transportation of stolen funds linked to embezzlement at the Douglas County food pantry. He resigned in 2015 after payroll tax issues surfaced. he also altered financial records to conceal theft.
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Parade of Schools Opens Doors Across Lawrence
Lawrence elementary schools will host tours Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the districts Parade of Schools. The event showcases recently renovated facilities funded by the 2013 $92.5 million bond, including storm shelters secure entries upgraded doors and locking systems plus mechanical electrical and plumbing upgrades and site work.
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Hamm Landfill to Build 16 Million Methane Plant and Pipeline
Decomposing trash at Hamm Landfill north of Lawrence will become renewable fuel as a $16 million methane gas plant and six mile pipeline are planned. Hamm partners Renewable Power Producers to develop wells processing plant and interstate pipe with easements secured and construction hoped to start in six to eight weeks.
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Lawrence
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Charlie Sedlock
Renewable Power Producers
North Carolina
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