Ottawa firefighters defy gravity in special training
Ottawa fire crews conduct a special training exercise engaging aerial ladders and rope-rescue drills. Firefighters perform high angle maneuvers and coordinated rescues to enhance readiness for complex incidents.
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Community greets first candidate for superintendent job
A community group welcomed the first candidate for the superintendent position as Page 3 coverage notes a cautious start to the search. Details on the candidate’s background and next steps were not disclosed in the readable portion.
Ottawa caboose dedication honors past as project succeeds
Mark Cation of Ottawa, organizer of Move that Ca boose, speaks Sunday at the dedication of a caboose moved to a new home at the Old Depot Museum. He thanks supporters and stresses preserving history to shape a better future for generations to come.
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Caboose connects past present and future in Ottawa dedication
Senior writer Mark Cation recalls childhood train trips as a 1942 Santa Fe caboose is dedicated at the Old Depot Museum in Ottawa. Local leaders discuss rail revival through BNSF intermodal hub, fundraising success, donor plaques, and plans to light and restore exhibits in phases.
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Franklin County Development Council
Callon
Ottawa
Catlon
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Dee- Anna Kimes
Old Depot
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Taylor Crane & Rigging Co
Coffeyville
Taylor Crane & Rigging
Cation
Marguerite Gibson
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Deb Barker
Franklin County Historical Society
Barker
Babe Ruth League in Ottawa Disbands After 40 Years
The Babe Ruth League in Ottawa will disband before the 2013 summer season after an 8-4 vote by a 14-member coalition. The dispute centers on player eligibility and school district boundaries, with organizers opting for a local program to avoid insurance and liability issues. The league serves 9 to 15 year olds, and many board members express sadness at dissolving a long-standing community youth baseball tradition.
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Billy Butlers
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Shelby Rockhold
Harvey M. Drake
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