Ottawa Tire closes after 30 years in Ottawa area
Ottawa Tire at 115 W 3rd, in business since 1960, has closed. Owner George Shore also runs Shore Tire in Lenexa. Manager Thomas Trueblood of Spring Hill cited insufficient profits. Three people were employed. Watts Auction Center returns to 3549 Highway 59, reopening after a year with weekly auctions at 5:30 p.m. Estates and vehicles will be auctioned at multiple locations. Ottawa Real Estate joins Coldwell Banker, led by Cal Lantis and ten agents. His Way ministry dedicates a new office and guest house in Ottawa, with plans for a hospitality lodge and study center for multiple faiths.
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Lunar eclipse lights up sky tonight for eastern observers
The full lunar eclipse will color the Moon from blood red to gray and pink, visible mainly along the East Coast with some western visibility toward the Rocky Mountains. Hyakutake the comet will glow near Perseus as darkness enhances its brightness, with timing around 7:35 local showings dependent on cloud cover.
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Burger King Eyes Ottawa Site For New Franchise
Ken Ollila, Lawrence based owner of seven Burger Kings in Kansas, is narrowing on Ottawa as a potential location but has not finalized a contract or disclosed the site. Doug Peck of Burger King confirms long standing interest in opening an Ottawa outlet.
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Weather forecast outlook for Friday to Sunday
Mostly cloudy tonight with a low of 30 to 35 and a north wind 10 to 20 mph. Friday will be very cool with a chance of showers mainly west and south, lows upper 20s to upper 30s, highs 40s. Saturday remains cool with little precipitation, lows 20s to 30s, highs mid to upper 40s. Sunday dries and warmer west, lows upper 20s to 30s, highs 50 to 65 southwest.
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School official resigns as district explores admin changes
Jennings cites desire to improve opportunities for students as he resigns early from the district. The board held four closed sessions on personnel and negotiations, took no action on administrator contracts, and planned to cut off applications April 30 for Duncan’s replacement. A screening committee may be formed from Kansas districts or the KASB, with about five to six finalists. The board also accepted two resignations: Ron Hollandsworth and Larry Turnbaugh, who will work through the school year.
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Ottawa High School
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Murder charges loom in Osawatomie shooting
Ottawa Police Capt. Charlie Bowling stated Colleen Watts died from a .38 caliber pistol shot, and her husband Richard Watts sustained a self-inflicted wound from the same weapon. The incident occurred about 8:20 p.m. in a mobile home bedroom while their five adult children were present. Richard Watts, a security guard, had called Colleen to the house from her workplace prior to the shooting.
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Osawatomie State Hospital
City to rezoning and condemnation actions outlined
The city plans rezoning to change a right-of-way around I-35 to C-2 and retain I-1 for future industrial parks. Condemnation hearings are set for several properties including 109 S. Walnut Ottawa Flea Market fire-damaged site May 15, 724 Locust single family home fire risk with hearing June 5, 731 S. Mulberry and 810 S. Cedar multifamily buildings slated for May 15. Wynndee Lee noted failure to reach owner of 903 S. Ashby with cleanup possible within 10 days, cost added to property tax. A trafficway connection for 13th Street between Pine and Eisenhower may be funded by bonds. Planning administrator Jim Shaw proposed increasing Building Code Board of Appeals from three to five members to avoid conflicts of interest and tie votes.
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Commerce secretary Brown plane crash prompts air danger pause
Officials said no hostile action was detected and weather and difficult approach likely caused the crash. Brown flew a T-43 on a Tuzla to Dubrovnik mission. wreckage was found at sea, survivors unconfirmed. Clinton canceled a noon Justice Department speech as the search and family notifications began.
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Women Only Marketing Seminar and April Event Teasers
A set of local promotional notices lists an April 8 Women Only marketing seminar at Farm Bureau Building Ottawa with dress discounts at Fashion Alley through April 6, an Easter egg hunt, steak dinner, and dance, plus a hazardous waste drop event, Easter cookies, flowers, a ham and bean supper auction, a perfume sale, and a home furnishings sale with large markdowns across Ottawa venues.
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Ottawa Herald Rates And Circulation Details 1995
The Ottawa Herald’s 1995 rate sheet lists subscription prices for in town and out of town delivery, including monthly, quarterly, semi annual, and yearly options by carrier and mail. It notes rates for Franklin County, Miami, Douglas Osage and Anderson Counties, and statewide mail with all rates in advance. Address: 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067.
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