Details surface of Marine's final moments in Iraq
Scott Wasser details his son Chris Wasser's death during a triple roadside bomb attack in Iraq. The Marine died from chest shrapnel wounds as two others were severely injured. his body arrived home April 10 and will be buried at Highland Cemetery after visitation at Dengel & Son Mortuary in Ottawa.
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Franklin County set to spend 195000 Homeland Security grant
Franklin County officials plan to spend a $195,000 Homeland Security grant by June 3 via a designated vendor Fisher Science. County Counselor Blaine Finch said the process must be fast and fair, with a spending group from multiple agencies to propose allocations amid firefighter concerns.
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Kansas National Guard Alerts Focus on Readiness for Iraq War
Maj. Gen. Ted Bunting said alerts give soldiers time to prepare though not a pledge of active duty. mobilization could span up to 18 months with a year on the ground in Iraq. Lt. Col. Lee Tafanelli noted community impacts and stressed preventing future terrorism. Tafanelli, also a state representative, seeks re election and will prioritize duties to Kansas. About 600 Kansas Army National Guard troops are deployed. 731st Medium Truck Company is based in Dodge City.
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