Pomona seniors hear legal rights guide program
Jeff Stowman from Anderson Byrd Richeson and Flaherty led a discussion style program at Pomona High School on March 17 based on the booklet On Your Own from the Kansas Bar Association and Kansas Supreme Court. The Q A format yielded many new facts for students under teacher Joe Gerber. Phillip D. Hanner of Osage City, son of David E. Hanner and Jo Ann Mueller, completed Navy basic training at Great Lakes after graduating Osage City High School in 1997.
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Jeff Stowman
Anderson
Joe Gerber
USN
Osage City
Navy
Phillip D. Hanner
David E. Hanner
Jo Ann Mueller
U. S. Navy
Recruit Training Command
Great Lakes
Ill
Burglary investigated at 1766 Tennessee Road Princeton
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department probes a March 19 to 20 burglary at 1766 Tennessee Road Princeton. Entry was forced, a 27 inch TV and a VCR stolen, loss over 1300 dollars. Call Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-888-311-TIPS for information and possible reward up to 1000 dollars.
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Department
Tennessee Road
Princeton
Franklin County
Anderson’s long service with United Way and local groups
The article notes Anderson enjoyed United Way work calling it joyful and describes her September campaigns to aid chairmen. It lists roles including secretary for Boy's Club Drive from 1966 to 1969, secretary for Kaw Valley Heart Association May 1969 to June 1972, president of Kaw Valley American Cancer Society June 1969 to June 1972, secretary for the Community Development Program, and active hospital volunteer January 1966 to May 1971, plus aiding the Franklin County American Cancer Society reorganization in January 1978.
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Kaw Valley Heart Association
Kaw Valley American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
Franklin County
Serbs Retain Illegal Detention Status of Soldiers
At a Norfolk news conference, Cohen called the trial absurd and said the soldiers’ status is illegally detained and not yet defined as prisoners of war. General Shelton confirmed ongoing rescue initiatives but withheld details.
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Norfolk
Cohen
Coher
United States
Army
Henry Shelton
Three men charged over pool cue attack at The Walkman Club
In Franklin County a March 24 fight at The Walkman Club left Rick Nevil with minor injuries as Jason Johnson Quinton Wilson and Heath Heckman faced charges. Johnson and Wilson were charged with aggravated battery, Heckman with misdemeanor battery. All three were arrested nearby. Johnson held on $10,000 bond, Wilson released on $5,000 bond.
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S. Cedar
Jason Dean Johnson
Liberty
Quinton Shawn Wilson
S. Oak No
Franklin County District Court
Heath Delaine Heckman
Ash
Rick G. Nevil
Wellsville
Second and
Cedar
Johnson
Franklin County
Wilson
Man charged in DUI case in Ottawa
A 65-year-old Ottawa man Floyd Lincoln Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty to three felony DUI counts and a felony driving on a revoked license. Sentencing could be one year with possible parole after six months, under a plea with lawyer John Cole and Assistant Franklin County Attorney William Edwards. Fourth DUI count dismissed. other cases closed or dropped due to weak evidence.
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Ottawa
Floyd Lincoln Jackson Jr
E. Grant
Jackson
John Cole
Franklin County
William Edwards
Edwards
Ottawa Hospital Notes Add Three Admissions and Dismissals
The Daily Report records admissions of Rolland Ferris Sr Myrna Johnson both of Ottawa and Dale Knaus Garnett on Wednesday. Dismissals include Carol Thur and daughter Ottawa Clifford Steffen Bald Rin Connie Weeks Osage City. Sheriff's News reports Stephen Kelley Sassaman 49 of 626 Lindwood Ave arrested Tuesday at 11 57 am on Franklin County warrant for probation violation. Bond set at 1500. Sassaman previously received 18 months probation in October 1997 for felony DUI.
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Rolland Ferris Sr
Myrna Johnson
Ottawa
Dale Knaus
Garnett
Carol Thur
Clifford Steffen
Baldrin
Connie Weeks
Osage City
Sheriff’s
Stephen Kelley Sassaman
Lindwood Ave
Franklin County
Lantis Discusses Board Goals and Middle School Plans
Lantis outlines priorities for curriculum and college or work readiness, highlighting elementary reading gaps and the need for all-day kindergarten. He favors open dialogue with teachers, sets policy under state mandates, and proposes options for the old Ottawa Middle School site, including city transfer, private sale, or demolition.
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CUMMINGS board member and education reform views 1991 1995
Brenda Cummings a biology teacher at OHS and mother of Cameron and Riley discusses strengthening public schools. She supported building upgrades and technology, opposed vouchers, urged legislative fairness, and emphasized trust, communication, educator involvement, and advisory elections on funding questions.
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Brenda Cummings
OHS
Cummings
Cameron
Riley
Eisenhower Elementary
Matthews veteran helps push Ottawa Main Street and highway plans
Matthews, Kansas heritage advocate and Army veteran, outlines priorities for Ottawa including Main Street program implementation and Highway 59 expansion. He supports targeted tax benefits for businesses that create jobs, notes tax dynamics between city and county, and suggests putting a ballot question on the former Ottawa Middle School building to gauge taxpayer wishes.
Jackson A Local Leader Outlines City Priorities and Tax Policy
Jackson serves on national and municipal boards and leads community groups in Ottawa. He cites life quality, wastewater plant impacts, juvenile crime, housing affordability, and taxes as top issues for the city commission. He supports tax abatements as a necessary trade off for jobs and calls for proactive efficiency and clear cost plans to inform taxpayers.
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Old Commission
Fortune
Ottawa Calendar Highlights Community Events and Meetings
Calendar lists Bridal Tour, church events, library programs, school hearings, chamber meetings, and a week of activities from April 11 to May 1. Notable items include Ottawa University events, National Library Week, and the Franklin County gatherings. Participants include Ottawa University, Sacred Heart Church, Ottawa Library, and City Hall.
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Art Guild
Ottawa University
Sacred Heart Church
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
National Library
Ottawa Library
Community Arts Council Board
and Recreation Commission
City Hall
Education & Health Committee
RMH
Franklin Co. Annex
Fr. Co
Ottawa
Ottawa High School
Franklin County Diabetes Association
First Christian Church
Veteran’s Memorial Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Faith Lutheran Church
Ottawa Community Arts Council
Sacred Heart School
City Commission
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Franklin County
LaLeche League
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National and Community Services Board
National League of Cities Economic Development
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League of Kansas Municipalities
Leadership Kansas
LaDora
Board of Education
4Th and Walnut
Ottawa Middle School
Chamber Board of Directors
Chamber
Communication & Image
TeamBank
Ottawa Recreation Commission
Malice Center
Legislative
Peoples National Bank
Franklin County Genealogical Society
Mark Scheel
National Association of Retired Federal Employees
NARFE
Sirloin
Cornerstone Bookstore
S Main
Realtors Homes
Betty Birzer
Grand Ol’ Opry
Board of Education Office
4Th & Walnut
Franklin County Cancer Foundation
Bennett Ranch
Kingman Road
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