Corky Harkins to Perform in Williamsburg
Montana rancher Corky Harkins will sing gospel at 7 30 p.m. Friday at the Williamsburg Community Center. The Homewood Community Church and Williamsburg Methodist Church sponsor the concert, part of his 15 years of touring to 47 states and three foreign countries. Easter events in Garnett Saturday include an 8 a.m. Easter Breakfast Walking Tour at the Santa Fe Depot, a 11 a.m. Easter parade from Main and 4th, photos with the Easter bunny at the Depot, and a 1 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt on the Courthouse lawn. call Joyce Martin or Vickie Moss for information.
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Williamsburg
Williamsburg Community Center
Homewood Community Church
Williamsburg Methodist Church
Garnett
Santa Fe
Main
4Th
Jaycees
Easter in the Park at Pomona City Park
The Solid Rock Family Church sponsors Easter in the Park at Pomona City Park at 1 p.m. Saturday featuring puppets music skits magic and an Easter Bunny meet from 1 to 3 p.m. An Easter Egg Hunt for children 12 and under offers a free gift and prizes.
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Solid Rock Family Church
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Daily Report Hospital Notes and Police News
Admissions list Ottawa residents Clara Weigand Jack Brown and Lee Edna Kreusch and Alvin Spaulding Pomona Friday Lottie Lange Wellsville Saturday Dismissals include Jordan Dean and Robert Dodds Ottawa Births a daughter to Samantha and Michael Chidster Wellsville Sunday Arrests include Ronald W Kennedy Jr 18 101 S Elm charged with leaving scene reporting and no proof of license released on 850 bond. Albert Coffman 59 K-68 arrested on K-68 for criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct. multiple theft vandalism and traffic offense reports across Rantoul Princeton Oregon Road and surrounding towns. Police arrests include Trapper Ainsworth Daniel Samford Shane Keeney and others with bonds ranging from 100 to 750. Accidents involve William Woosley Raymond DeJulio and Kenneth Kennedy Jr with injuries or possible injuries. additional non injury deer collisions noted in Beloit and Pomona.
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Jack Brownlee
Edna Kreusch
Ottawa
Alvin Spaulding
Pomona
Lottie Lange
Wellsville
Jordan Dean
Robert Dodds
Samantha
Michael Chidster
Heriff’s News
Ronald W. Kennedy Jr
S. Elm
Albert Lee Coffman
Rantoul
Princeton
Oregon Road
Nebraska Road
Glenn Ainsworth
S. Main
Daniel Loren Samford
Shane Collin Keeney
Lincoln Lot
Brian Scott Franklin
S. Ash
Adam Michael Gentry
W. Second Apt
Justin J. Richardson
S. Cedar No. 3
Main
Franklin
Gentry
Richardson
James R. Markham
Third
Oak
Cherry and
Logan
Sus
Michelle J. Ferrer
Hemlock
N. Main
Sherri L. Bullock
N. Locust
Seventh
Poplar
Shawn A. Daniels
S. Cedar
Heather D. Moore
Rockwood
Lawrence D. Keys
Independence
William B. Woosley
Garnett
Raymond L. DeJulio
DeJulio
Woosley
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Joshua J. Powell
Overbrook
Willow
Powell
Kennedy
Carla J. Kennedy
Timothy R. Saunders
Beloit
Wis
U.S
Saunders
Mark B. Bueno
N. Mulberry
Bueno
Levi A. Bradley
Denny L. Cooper
Bradley
Cole leaves Central Heights for new role with nurse test maker
Superintendent Cole departs Central Heights after years of service, citing retirement eligibility and a desire to stay close to family. Folks notes Cole’s popularity with community and board and explains transition logic as Osawatomie moves forward. High school principal candidates narrowed to two or three. selection expected next week with board approval pending. Ezra Sykes reports from Ottawa Herald.
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Mike
Wellsville
Pomona
Winds cause power outages in Ottawa
The Herald reports two wind related outages hit Ottawa with power cuts after midnight and again later on Saturday. Utilities director Jim Bradley said a cable was blown into the city power plant causing a circuit blackout on the south side, possibly tied to a fire. Power was briefly re routed via another circuit and KCP&L outages affected several areas.
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Herald
Ottawa
Jim Bradley
Bradley
Kansas City
Lyndon medic awarded Silver Star for World War II valor
Niles Stout, a Lyndon retired doctor and Army medic, received the Silver Star at his home from Senator Sam Brownback for heroism during the Philippines campaign near Bue Bue Mountain. He treated 41 wounded under heavy fire, repeatedly exposing himself to danger.
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Philippines
Niles Stout
Niles
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Stout
Bue Bue Mountain
Luzon City
School budget gains and board agenda outlined
The district reports a about 300000 increase to the budget with no tax impact, and a copy will be published in The Herald this week. The board meets later this month after a public hearing to approve the budget and hear updates on Pioneer Group negotiations, Looking At Schools Together, vocational agriculture, family and consumer science, industrial technology, and the Franklin County Education Opportunities Center. West Franklin Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. in Pomona to discuss a summer maintenance plan bus transportation needs class sizes and appoint a Recreation Commission member plus bid decisions.
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the Herald
Pioneer Group
Ross Freeman
Freeman
Pioneer
Cohen-Esrey
Royce Powelson
Collins and Powelson
Franklin County Education Opportunities Center
West Franklin
West Franklin Board of Education
Pomona
Recreation Commission
Ezra Sykes
Esykes
Ottawaherald
Budget shortfall forces rethinking of Kansas education plan
In Topeka the $185 million budget gap prompts the Senate Education Committee to slow the two year 263 million education overhaul. With a bleak 15 month revenue outlook, lawmakers contemplate taxes to fund schools, while trimming plans and keeping options open amid spring break. The House supports local option budgets and questions tax hikes, highlighting disputes over money, equity, and control.
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Bill Graves
Christine Downey
D-Newton
Downey
Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Graves
Senate
House
Lana Oleen
Manhattan
Kent Glasscock
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