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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1998
Page
7
Crime Stoppers and Ottawa Police investigate a theft from 509 S Mulberry on March 16 or 17. A maroon 1988 Chevy pickup with keys left inside was recovered on the north side of Ottawa. Call 1-888-311-TIPS for information. reward up to 1000 dollars. tips may be anonymous.
Emily J. Watts daughter of Kenneth N Jr and Suenell Watts of Pomona has earned a dean's scholarship for 1998 99 at Pittsburg State University. She is a Pomona High School senior. The award goes to the top 15 percent of graduating seniors.
ECKAN evicted a low income family from 808 W. 7th Ottawa after inspectors found extensive damage including broken windows graffiti and holes in walls. Carpet linoleum and much sheetrock must be replaced with repairs estimated at about 10000 dollars. Police had not yet contacted the tenants.
All America forward Paul Pierce will announce at a news conference in Inglewood California whether he will stay in college or enter the NBA draft. Jayhawks coach Roy Williams will attend with him. Kansas officials say a decision is expected at the event with family present.
A New Jersey firm announces a 3000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder of Jim Heth whose body was found three years ago by the Marais des Cygnes River. Joanna Heth says the reward is a birthday gift from a family friend. tipsters may contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department at 242-3802 and may remain anonymous.
A tractor-trailer hauling construction materials overturned about 4 15 a m blocking both southbound lanes of I 35 south of Ellsville and a northbound lane for a short time two miles north of Le Loup exit. No injuries reported. Crews cleared one lane after 8 a m and officials anticipated another closure for debris removal. Kansas Highway Patrol investigated. driver identity not released.
Ottawa voters favor up to eight thousand dollars to chip and seal the Orlis Cox Baseball Complex lot with work by Franklin County road and bridge. Funding comes from the contingency reserve as the city eyes improved facilities to draw out-of-town tournaments. The Ottawa Jaycees seek Forest Park use for Chautauqua Days July 3 to 5 with concerts and events at the Municipal Auditorium and a Prairie Spirit Trail bicycle race. A K-68 land use study by Bucher Willis Ratliff outlines commercial, office, institutional, and light industrial zoning and future road needs east of I-35.
Greenwood County officials warned several mobile home sites near Labette Terrace in Greenwood Township violate sanitation and zoning rules. septic runoff near a riverwell pumps and unsafe foundations prompted calls for enforcement. county sanitarian Rory Hale will address the issues as commissioners plan zoning for four remaining townships.
KCHE reports Franklin County trails peers in Kansas for childhood immunization rates this year. Kids Count stresses the need for early childhood vaccination and ongoing outreach to families to raise coverage.
Gary Brunk of Kansas Action for Children stresses that optimal early brain development hinges on prenatal care and birth-to-age-stimulation, urging Kansas to prioritize early intervention programs. The nonprofit Kansas Action for Children administers the Kansas Kids Count project with the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.
The Daily Report lists admissions Norma Geiss Viola Crump R Faye Servaes Agnes Brockus. dismissals Kenneth Smith Lloyd Gladman Carol East Marvin Walker Erma Fredricks. Sheriff and police notes cover protective custody, past sex offense, prowler reports, arrests, burglaries, domestic disputes, child custody, gunshots, thefts, hit and run, accidents, and court dispositions in Ottawa Pomona and Richmond areas.
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