Baker students named parMentors at Baker University
Twenty two Baker University students were chosen as parMentors for the next academic year serving as official hosts at university functions and as representatives. Area selections include Chad Glover Baldwin Sarah Johnson Lawrence and Katie Hennes Topeka. Latimer Grade School reunion set at Harrison Township Community Building with 1 pm pot luck service at 10 am. Contact Lowell Fauts for details.
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Baker
Baker University
Chad Glover
Baldwin
Sarah Johnson
Lawrence
Katie Hennes
Topeka
Latimer
Latimer Grade
Harrison Township
Lowell Fauts
Blue 1993 Chevy Cavalier Stolen Then Used in Mailbox Vandalism
Ottawa police and sheriff investigators seek tips after a blue 1993 Cavalier was stolen from the 600 block of North King during the night of April 20. The car allegedly knocked down mailboxes on Kentucky Road between Sand Creek and Pawnee roads and was found northwest of Ottawa on Iowa Terrace near noon April 21. Call Franklin County Crime Stoppers at 1-888-311-TIPS (8477) for information and potential rewards up to 1000 dollars.
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Ottawa Police Department
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
North King
Kentucky Road
Sand Creek
Pawnee
Ottawa
Iowa Terrace
Franklin County
Casey Ann Porter
Walton
S. Lincoln
Vermont Road
Arkansas Road
John Hawke Harris
Nevada Terrace
Jason Porter
Riley Road
Wendy Low
Fisher
Ricky L. Crook
Louisburg
Sheriff’s Department
Osage
West Third
S. Cedar
Eddie Loyd Whitehead
Millsap
Texas
S. Main
Daniel Michael Soman
W. 11Th
South Ash
Jeff Olivas
N. Oak
Richard J. Marvin
W. 7Th
Jason William Harris
S. Sycamore
Terry A. Feitz
Randy Olmsted
S. Hickory
Nathan R. Warner
Brown Hall
Wellsville
Nellie Cash Saver
S. Poplar
North Walnut
Jeffrey K. Young
Pittsburg
Gloria J. Jackson
S. Ash
Jose DeJesus Jave
Erin S. Myers
S. Mulberry
23Rd
Cedar
Joseph Rodgers
Thomas Road
Fifth and Main
Anthony O. Moore
Tecumseh and Main
Moore
Olon James Olson
Rantoul
Oregon
Sheriff's Department
Don Lickney
Oregon Road
Olson
High School Evacuated After Threats Probe
BL Herald reports Itawa High School evacuated following comments by an unidentified male student. Officials conducted a 20 minute extended fire drill while police interviewed students. The incident remains under investigation with talks ongoing to identify the student involved.
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Stalt
Itawa High School
OHS
Jaime Cuevas
Cuevas
Ottawa
Stephanie Holder
S. Hickory
Franklin County
Trail supporters weigh funding and awareness in Iola
Iola groups push for petitions and outreach as the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail nears its 33 mile mark linking a city park. Public interest varies. Ottawa reports higher regional visitation since the line opened. No rail-trail legislation passed this session, with leaders blocking debate on private trail management and fencing bills.
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Ted Lucas
Iola Friends of the Prairie Spirit
Lucas
Iola
Richmond
Ottawa
Johnson County
Wichita
Emporia
McGee
Tyson
House Environment Committee
House
Kansas Farm Bureau
Kansas Livestock Association
City urges complaint reports on weed growth and mowing
The Planning Department at 229 3620 handles weed growth complaints. Lee urges patience as city rules require owner response time before hiring a contractor to mow. Owners will be billed for mowing costs plus a $55 administration fee each time the city performs mowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning Department
Lee
Lawmakers back governor plan for $13 billion transport upgrades
Democrats and Republicans align on a $13 billion, 10 year transport upgrade package with roads, airports, transit and rail. Graves proposes financing via a $0.04 gas tax rise over five years and up to $995 million in bonds, amid House and Senate staging battles over bonds and tax shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennison
House
Graves
Senate
Dick Bond
Roverland Park
Chamber
Healy
I-35 Corridor Faces Three Plans To Ease Congestion
Texas DOT hearings in Laredo and San Antonio discussed three proposals to relieve I-35 congestion from Dallas to Duluth. Urban Congestion Relief adds lanes and better transit with intelligent routing. Trade Focus adds truck lanes. Combination includes more right of way and rail. All show favorable cost for projected benefits within roughly 10 billion dollars total.
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NAFTA
U.S
Texas
Dallas
Duluth
Minn
Laredo
U.s.mexico
Dallas-Fort Worth
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Austin
San Antonio
Peggy Thurin
Texas Department of Transportation
Ing
Guyton
Sean
Thyrin
Ottawa death, injuries and arrests report countywide
The Daily Report lists hospital admissions and dismissals from Ottawa. Sheriff’s notes include arrests for warrants and thefts across multiple towns, plus numerous battery, vandalism, and traffic incidents. Wellsville and ambulance reports add minor incidents and medical calls.
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Katheran Webster
Beverly Shoch
Edward Seyler
Joe Ferns
Ottawa
Kimberly Martin
Pomona
Cara Grey
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Hutchinson
John Redmond
Edith LeValley
Paula (Clough) Mages
Phil Wassmer
Robert Campbell
Linda Whitmer
Teresa Supernan
Gaylene Horton
Randy Runnels
Albert Bond
Tim Cowdin
Kenneth Geisler
Mary Spaulding
Raymond Sanders
James Maddox
Forest Park
Kim Weidner
YWCA
Canton
III
Bailee O’brien
Cliff
Jeri O’brien
Ill
Jerry
Eileen Marquis
Verne
Bonnie Tevis
O’brien
Canton, Ill
Ywca of Canton
Illinois
Wbr
Baldwin — Baker University
Roger Boyd
Kansas Wildlife Federation
Boyd
BL Herald
Awa
Ake Spurney
Holder
Joan Bakerman
Edwin Smith
Smith
Bakerman
Lincoln Elementary
Bership
McGowan
Murray McGee
the Daily Report
Paul D. Fisher
Police Department
Melanie McWilliams
Butler Road
Ohio Road
Vicki M. Evans
Shawnee Road
Ottawa Retirement Village
W. 15Th
Mission Woods
Osage Drive
Sunflower Plaza
South Hickory
West Sixth
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