W.S. Coyte of Overland Park thinks it’s confusing to drive east on 123rd Street between Metcalf and Nall avenues because the lane striping is so faint.
As of Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at least 3,973 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes eight military civilians. At least 3,237 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.
The Maryland attorney general's office sought yesterday to block the release of records involving state prison guards who a witness said had a fellow guard killed because he interfered with the distribution of contraband at a maximum-security prison in Jessup.
A girl, Jasinda Lynn Lorraine, 7 pounds, 9 ounces, was born at 8:40 a.m. Jan. 15 at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center to Rachel Higdon and Devante Lyons, Enid. Grandparents are Vickie Higdon, Enid, and Melinda Jackson, Ponca City.
Get your fill of sweet amber-colored goodness at the annual Maple Sugarin' Festival March 2 at the Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster. The event includes a pancake breakfast, maple syrup demonstrations and tastings, a children's activity area and craft vendors.
Preschool registration. Moyock United Methodist Church will hold open registration for its half-day preschool program beginning today. For info, call 435-0610.