Late frost threat eases crop damage in area
Jodie Garcia reports a late frost Monday night that threatened area crops and trees but caused no major damage, with horticulture experts noting preventive actions. At Loma Vista workers covered trees and heated greenhouses, while Mike Gerhardt of Pome on the Range Orchard & Winery in Williamsburg logged an overnight low of 24 degrees.
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Jodie Garcia
Loma Vista
E. 28Rd St
Dave Kronoshek
Kronoshek
Mike
Gerhardt
Williamsburg
Weather Outlook for Ottawa and Franklin County
Ottawa records a 27 degree low as forecasters note a cooler trend. Officials say April temperatures near 15 degrees in 2007 were far more damaging after a warm March. Farmers report apples safe but peaches and early plums likely take a hit with cold snap impacts. See WEATHER, Page 10.
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Ottawa
Gerhardt
Obama makes surprise Iraq stop on secret trip
President Obama arrived in Iraq on a secret visit for a brief inspection of the war he opposed as a candidate and vows to end as commander in chief. A car bomb near Baghdad’s Shiite neighborhood highlighted ongoing violence that has killed thousands, including at least 4,266 U.S. service members, since March 2008.
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Jennifer Loven
AP White HO
Baghdad
Obama
Iraq
Air Force
U.S
Pomona and Ottawa voters weigh races in local election
Turnout varied by precinct as Pomona voters faced two mayoral candidates and five council hopefuls for two seats while Ottawa's 8th Precinct planned three slots for school board and city commission races. Some districts reported light participation with many contests likely decided by write ins.
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Valerie Mason
Ottawa
Westminster Presbyterian Church
W. 13Th St
Franklin County
Pomona
Dixie Loper
W. A St
Cathy McClay
Dixie Soper
School Board
City Commission
McClay
Donna Eichenberger
Appanoose
West Franklin School Board
Eichenberger
Shawnee Road
Lane
Princeton
Rantoul
Wellsville High FBLA leader aims for state stage
Wellsville High School senior Clint Newton spent four years in FBLA. He aimed to be a state officer, campaigning as a sophomore and winning the presidency as a sophomore despite challenging an incumbent. Adviser Dawn Rottinghaus recalls his early resolve and onstage ambition.
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Jenalea
Wellsville Fbla
Dawn Rottinghaus
Clint
Rottinghaus
FBLA
Wellsville High School
Clint Newton
Kansas
Kansas Future Business Leaders of America
Newton
Kansas Fbla
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