April Fool's prank ends in arrest for inducing panic
In Columbus a clerk who warned of a store robbery over the phone was arrested for inducing panic after the prank backfired. The incident drew four police cruisers. the clerk was fired. In Fitchburg a lottery winner plans a Hawaii trip after a $1 million prize while moving with his family. In Hastings a restaurant owner helped police catch three would‑be burglars after a late night break‑in.
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Correction fixes dental heights school board president
The Wednesday story misidentified the board president. Darren Hibdon is the current president of the Dental Heights school board, while Don Hobbs is a former president.
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Health Department closes for lunch Friday
FR CO Health Department will be closed from noon to 2 pm Friday April 4 with reopening at 2 pm. PROM DRESSES Hurry In for best selection at Fashion Daze 417 Oak on the square Garnett 446-5511. FINAL FOUR T SHIRTS $10 at Positive Impressions 106 Main open 7 4 30 M Th 7 Noon Fridays. LEFT BEHIND 11 Releases April 8 Cornerstone Bookstore.
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Obituary for Roy Hawkins, Pomona resident, 75
Roy C Hawkins, 75, Pomona, died March 31, 2003, at Ransom Memorial Hospital. He was born May 20, 1927, in Chillicothe Missouri, and lived in Overland Park before moving to Pomona in 1976. He co owned Hawkins and O Hara Construction from 1969 to 1984 and worked at Flett Construction, Wolf Creek Power Plant, and Ottawa University before retiring in 1989. He served in the US Air Force from 1945 to 1948 and earned the Army of Occupation medal and WWII Victory medal. He married Norma Zimmer in 1953. she survives with three sons Roy, Larry, Joe, a daughter Kelly Goracke, nine grandchildren, and four brothers. Burial is at Highland Cemetery. Memorials to Greenwood Baptist Church.
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California officials say disease from Asia is under control
California officials say the mysterious new respiratory illness SARS is under control despite the state having the most suspected U S cases. San Francisco officials caution against panic and masks while noting most patients recover. Authorities track 31 cases, 17 linked to Southeast Asia, with 11 more in the Bay Area and seven in Los Angeles County.
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Markets wrap: stocks and grain prices across regions
U S stock quotes show United Parcel 58.36 and Wendy's 27.19 with small changes. Prairie grain prices list hard wheat 3.23 soybeans 5.68 at Overbrook and 5.65 at Ottawa and Edgerton. Franklin County prices note wheat 3.21 corn 2.32 milo 3.93 and soybeans 5.60.
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Dust Control Options For Franklin County Residents 2003
Franklin County offers two dust suppression options for rock roads in front of homes. Magnesium chloride costs 375 dollars for a 300-foot minimum, about 1.25 per foot, lasting six months. Oil-based dust control costs 453 dollars for 300 feet, about 1.51 per foot, lasting nine months. Contact Public Works at 785-229-3550 and sign with payment by April 7, 2003.
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