Buckle Up for Bucks aids safety with ten $100 prizes
The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class awarded ten $100 prizes in a random drawing to parents pledging to properly secure children in approved car seats. Winners Gail Gottman Valerie Leckner Dan Kaub Mike Nehring Vickie McCurdy Lisa Shea Robert Allen Brian Fast Shelby Droddy were recognized Saturday with tickets, balloons, and photos.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Franklin County
Melanie Johnson
Jayne Altic
Reeze Hanson
Joe Rogers
Gail Gottman
Valerie Leckner
Dan Kaub
Mike Nehring
Vickie McCurdy
Lisa Shea
Robert Allen
Brian Fast
Shelby Droddy
The Daily Report Hospital Notes and Sheriff News Segments
Admissions include Angela Gordon of Ottawa on Tuesday and dismissals for Gladys Adamson of Pomona Wanda Anderson of Ottawa Vicki Moss and her son from Garnett on Tuesday. Thefts reported in the 3300 block of K-68 prior to 2 52 p m Monday theft of checks loss unknown. Kevin J Minder 34 of 90 Canterbury Court arrested at 12 34 p m Monday at 530 W 15th on driving while suspended and released on 700 bond. Theft of a cell phone at 2 30 p m Friday in the 1000 block of N Main loss 60. An injury incident at 8 37 p m Monday Louis C Eads 71 of 1217 N Mulberry rear ended a motorcycle ridden by Jarod R Franks 22 of 902 S Ash at N Main and First St Eads wore a seatbelt and was not injured Franks possible injuries. Medical emergency at 9 01 p m Monday in the 100 block of N Walnut. 3699 Shawnee Road road reopened.
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Angela Gordon
Ottawa
Gladys Adamson
Pomona
Olathe Medical Center
Wanda Anderson
Vicki Moss
Garnett
Sheriff’s News
Kevin J. Minder
Canterbury Court
Louis C. Eads
N. Mulberry
Jarod R. Franks
S. Ash
N. Main
First St. Eads
Franks
Intrust to Sell Seven Branches to Conserve Resources
Intrust Bank vice chairman Ron Baldwin said the sale of seven branches including Ottawa is to conserve scarce resources as the bank shifts focus to larger, faster growing markets like Lawrence and Manhattan. He expects buyers for Ottawa, Palmeiras, and others with strong locations and customer bases. The sale’s purchaser will be chosen by July, with unchanged staff and service until then and a hope all employees are hired by the new owner.
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Ron Baldwin
Intrust Bank
Ottawa
Baldwin
Intrust
Lawrence
Manhattan
Rea
Clay Center
Emporia
Eureka
Gardner
Holton
Iola
City to reconvene on Otasco building condemnation appeal
City actions target seven dilapidated structures including the Otasco building at 101 S Main. The city may keep Otasco on the condemnation list to pressure owners to repair or remove it as a public hearing is set for May 1. Other listed properties include 816 N Locust 808 S Cherry 818 W 10th St 714 S Cherry 1024 W Walnut and 804 S Locust.
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Scott Bird
N. Locust
S. Cherry
W. 10Th St
W. Walnut
S. Locust
Ottawa High School FFA lands learning site contract
School board votes unanimously to enter a land contract eight miles from town to serve as a learning site for the Ottawa High School FFA. Students would bale hay conduct soil tests and raise cattle while the chapter shares one third of the day with the landowner. The board also discusses league alignment for OHS sports with a potential reconsideration in September and a possible move to the Frontier League.
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Ottawa High School
FFA
Bezek
Blake Lasley
OHL
Darren Dennis
Huron League
Frontier League
Anderson County
Louisburg
Osawatomie
Dennis
OHS
Frontier League Board
Quality concerns rise as Ogallala aquifer irrigated water declines
A U.S. Geological Survey study warns nitrate and salinity rise in the Ogallala Aquifer as irrigation lowers water levels. Lead author Kevin Dennehy notes the high plains system is dewatering, risking drinking water and crop irrigation. The report urges broader research and funding to support dryland transitions.
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Sarah Kessinger
Harris
Topeka
U.S. Geological Survey
Ogallala
Kansas
Geological Society of London
Kevin Dennehy
Denver
Dennehy
High Plains
Mark Rude
Garden City
Kansas Division of Water Resources
Rude
Arkansas River
Colorado
Jobless figures show state recession lingers longer
Kansas unemployment fell to 4.6 percent in March from 4.7, aided by outdoor work and construction. Doniphan County remained at 12.5 percent, down from 13.5, while statewide payroll grew by 12,400 jobs to 1.38 million. Government gains led, initial claims dropped, and Layes forecast gradual summer improvements despite metro area stagnation.
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TROY
Doniphan County
Department of Human Resources
Kansas
Bill Layes
Layes
Topeka
Lawrence
Sprint to Cut 340 More Jobs in Global Markets Group
Sprint Corp will lay off 340 additional workers, raising total cuts since October to 11,470. The layoffs hit the Global Markets Group, which includes most of its long distance business, after a $75 million operating loss in the quarter ended March 31. Voice revenue fell 11 percent to $1.54 billion as unemployment in the region trends downward, with Topeka at 3.8 percent in March and nearby areas mixed. Doniphan County faces potential 15 percent joblessness following Snorkel plant closure plans in Elwood and OmniCorp’s softening market.
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Overland Park
Sprint Corp
Topeka
Lawrence Area
Wichita
Butler
Harvey
Sedgwick
Layes
Kansas
Kansas City
Johnson, Leavenworth
Miami
Wyandotte
Doniphan
Snorkel
Elwood
OmniCorp
Doniphan County
Transportation plan faces local debate over US-59 bypass
Padgett cautions on criticism while Andy Haney warns political bickering could trigger state funds being diverted away from local needs. In seven months a new transportation secretary may reshape views, possibly affecting the US-59 bypass project and need for coordination with KDOT.
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Transportation
KDOT
Dean Carlson
Haney
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the Daily Report
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