Ottawa Education Board trims about 15 staff and teachers
Ottawa Education Board, led by Superintendent Dean Katt, approved cuts affecting roughly 12 percent of administrator salaries, 9 percent of classified staff, and 5 percent of teachers. Some resignations and non-renewals were also approved as the district braces for possible state aid cuts next session.
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Ottawa
Ottawa School Board
Dean Katt
Dennis George
Jeanette Lowry
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Flooding Causes Minor Problems in Franklin County
Franklin County emergency officials report minor flooding from weekend storms. Water along Lane and Colorado Road south of Pomona receded, Marais des Cygnes at 31.09 feet, below flood stage, and Pottawatomie Creek at Lane at 24 feet after surpassing 23. Two motorists stranded overnight in high water reported by the Sheriff’s Office. no injuries. Precipitation totaled 2.6 inches.
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Ottawa
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Carol Hoggatt
Greg Hoggatt
Franklin County
Alan Radcliffe
Lane
Colo
Rado Road
Pomona
Pottawatomie Creek
Sheriff's Office
Eisenhower Terrace
Virginia Road
Health Secretary Nominee Sebelius Faces Senate Vote
The Senate opens debate on Kathleen Sebelius as health secretary amid swine flu concerns. Backers push fast confirmation in a Democratic majority, while anti abortion groups press Republicans to oppose her due to campaign donors and abortion rights stances.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Mark Warner
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Health officials track swine flu in Franklin County
Franklin County health leaders monitor swine flu cases with Director Midge Ransom stating ongoing vigilance and readiness. Two cases had been confirmed in Dickinson County, Kansas, but none yet in eastern Kansas. Local health departments and providers remain prepared to act quickly if cases arise.
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Jodie Garcia
Herald
Winter Area
Franklin County Health Department
Midge Ransom
Ransom
Dickinson County
Kansas
Franklin County Public Health
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Vacant Hawthorne School Eyed for Community Services
Ottawa school board will discuss a proposal from East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp. to lease the vacant Hawthorne Elementary School at 501 S. Poplar St. for $1,000 a month for one year. ECKAN plans to use the building for community service programs and early childhood services.
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Jodie Garcia
Herald
Hawthorne
Ottawa School Board
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
S. Poplar St
Dean Katt
Eckan
Ottawa
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