Dedication history trains collide at new exhibit
In a historic dedication event, a collision involving a train have at the new exhibit drawing attention to the railway display. A caboose figure is mentioned in reports about the incident and page nine coverage is indicated.
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Wild Women of the Frontier prepare for May 11 tryouts
The Wild Women troupe, inspired by a Arizona group, performs in period costumes portraying lesser known 1800s and 1900s women at parades and rodeos. They hold under saddle tryouts on May 11 in Meriden, northeast of Topeka.
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Wild Women
Arizona
Meriden
Topeka
Wild Women ride history on horseback in frontier portrayal
Ellen Noll helps lead the Wild Women of the Frontier, a 24 to 25 member group portraying 1800s and early 1900s female figures in parades, fairs, and rodeos across Kansas and the U.S. The troupe began as a parade act and grew into performances, linking history with entertainment.
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Ellen Noll
Noll
The
Wild Women of the Frontier
Franklin County
Kansas
Country
Nell
Arizona
Wild Women of the West
Wild Women
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
U.S
Annie Oakley
Lawmaker says dual offices not a conflict in Kansas
Kansas State Rep. Kevin Jones of Wellsville contends serving in the House and on the Wellsville school board does not create a conflict of interest. Officials noted dual-office questions lingered after a brief April 17 incident in Franklin County when Jeff Richards held sheriff and Ottawa city commissioner roles briefly before resigning. The Secretary of State's office cautioned that Kansas law on lawmakers holding multiple offices is complex.
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Franklin County
Jeff Richards
Ottawa
Richards
Blake Jorgensen
Kansas
Kay Curtis
Kansas Secretary of State Office
Franklin County property tax second half deadline May 10
Franklin County property owners face a May 10 deadline to pay the second half of the 2012 property tax bills to the County Treasurer's Office at 315 S. Main St., Ottawa. Those who did not make full December payments should note the due date to avoid penalties.
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Franklin County
S. Main St
Ottawa
Sheriff reveals plan to purchase new cars in county
Sheriff presents plans to purchase new cars with page 2 note. Second-half payment due May 10, according to Debbie Hough Franklin County treasurer. Property owners should not expect a second-half tax statement in the mail.
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Debbie Hough
Franklin County
Seniors Register to Vote Ahead of School Bond Elections
Central Heights and West Franklin high schools host voter registration for students turning 18 before June 4. Janet Paddock, Franklin County clerk, helps 18 year olds register with passport or birth certificate. White notes seniors hope to influence bonds funding repairs and additions despite leaving school before outcome.
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Central Heights
West Franklin
Jim White
Janet Paddock
Franklin County
White
Paddock
West Franklin High School
Thut
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Genie Koehler
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Kevin Jones
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