Lightning strikes two Topeka truckers at quarry
Two Topeka truck drivers, John Thacker and Donald Anderson, were struck by lightning while waiting to load at Hunt Millwert Quarry near Lawrence. Both received minor injuries and were listed in good condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital overnight for observation.
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Douglas County
Tarry
Topeka
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Hunt Milwert
East 700 Rd
John Thacker
Donald Anderson
Ottawa Manufacturing spins new event at fairgrounds
Ottawa Manufacturing lineage inspires the Ottawa Antique Gas Engine and Tractor Show at the Franklin County Fairgrounds Friday through Sunday. Deborah Barker of the Franklin County Historical Society notes Warner Manufacturing Co. began in Ottawa in 1903 and closed after 1951. A Parade of Power launches at 1 p.m. Saturday along with a flea market, breakfast, and church service for exhibitors. Admission applies.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Manufacturing
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Deborah Barker
The
Franklin County Historical Society
Warner Manufacturing Co
E.L. Warner
Car bursts through shop wall at Dale and Ron's Auto Service
Silvia Brown, driving a 1986 Ford Tempo, failed to stop on wet pavement and drove into the west wall of Dale and Ron's Auto Service at 630 Conn. The collision created a five by four foot hole, moved toolboxes, but no injuries were reported. Damages were estimated at $10,000. Brown could have her car repaired there, though the shop does not do body work.
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Silvia Brown
N.H
Connecticut
Bellinger
Brown
Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photo
Ron Coffman
Dale and
Ron
630 Conn
Coffman
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