Theft at Rock Creek Road Burglary Seeks Tips
Franklin County Sheriff's Office investigates theft of two Briggs and Stratton engines a Tecumseh engine two go carts and other items from the 4000 block of Rock Creek Road near Rantoul between 4 p m Friday and 9 a m Saturday Call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-311-TIPS for confidential tips and a possible reward up to 1000 dollars if an arrest is made
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Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Rock Creek Road
Rantoul
Franklin County
Michigan Valley ends pancake feeds at church
The Michigan Valley Community Church announces the discontinuation of its monthly pancake feeds as the first construction phase nears completion. Gratitude is extended to all who attended, with remaining funds to finish installing the Corps of Engineers supplied shelter house for outdoor events.
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Michigan Valley
Michigan Valley Community Church
Valley Stallions Men’s Fellowship
Corps of Engineers
Adams completes Marine basic training at San Diego
Pvt. Lester C. Adams son of Clyde W. Adams of Wellsville recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego He is a 1999 graduate of Wellsville High School.
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Adams
Marine Corps
Lester C. Adams
Clyde W. Adams
Wellsville
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Wellsville High School
Daily Report Hospital Notes and City Police Update
Ottawa admissions include Dylan Gillihan Peggy Howard and Deborah Barber. Police report arrests Kenneth Dean Bonecutter II Adrian Rodriguez and Christopher S Vestal with charges ranging from probation violation to trespassing lewd behavior and marijuana possession. Vandalism damage to tires, non injury accident, dumpster fire and medical emergency listed with locations and times. Nevada Road closure announced with no detour.
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Dylan Gillihan
Peggy Howard
Deborah Barber
Ottawa
Police News
Kenneth Dean Bonecutter II
Adrian Rodriguez
el Paso
Texas
Christopher S. Vestal
Stafford Road
S. Main
Rex D. Wilson
Richmond
James Edwin Finley
Kincaid
Wilson
Finley
W. Second
Osborne Road
Nevada Road
Attic Fire in Ottawa Home Causes $14,000 Damage
A short in the attic damaged the residence of Lillian Sager at 229 S Cedar, with $14,000 in damage but no injuries. Fire Chief Jeff Carner said crews contained the smoldering blaze quickly and advised checking smoke detectors, noting there is no charge for emergency response.
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Herald
Lillian Sager
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Jeff Carner
W. G
Gifford
Carner
Halstead Hospital to Close After 99 Years
The Hertzler Foundation board votes to close Halstead Hospital amid a 2 million cash flow gap and 126 beds. Nearly 300 employees will receive 60 days notice with Aug 9 paychecks, as state and local officials seek last minute options to avert closure.
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Halstead
Halstead Hospital
Um Numb
Carolyn Armendaris
Hertzler Foundation
Dennis Turney
State board mulls new school goals funding plan
The Kansas State Board of Education weighs a three year plan to boost K 12 funding by 353 million dollars as the first installment toward higher student performance graduation rates and teacher retention. The plan links budgets to goals emphasizing salaries at risk students and excellence. It faces House resistance amid tight revenues and tax hike opposition.
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Carol Crapper
Harris News Service
Topeka
State Board of Education
Kansas
Sonny Rundell
Syracuse
Rundell
Bruce Wyatt
Salina
Statehouse
Val DeFever
R-Inde
DeFever
New east Topeka turnpike interchange opens early
Governor Bill Graves drove the first car through the new east Topeka interchange linking the Kansas Turnpike with Interstate 70 and U S 24. Officials say the project cost about 5 million less than the 98.6 million budget and finished ahead of schedule despite a winter delay and a later reinforcement concern repaired at contractor expense.
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Topeka
East Topeka
Bill Graves
Kansas Turnpike
Wichita
Colorado Border
U.S. 24
North Topeka
Transportation
Dean Carlson
Department of Transportation
Ottawa city budget talks weigh charter ordinances and library levy
Ottawa officials discussed using charter ordinances to fund libraries and a countywide mill levy. The library budget would rise about 16 percent to nearly 459,000 from the city, while auditorium costs exceed 294,000. The Friends of the Ottawa Airport sought 38,000 matching funds for an AWOS weather station but were rejected 4-1.
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Lambers
Franklin County Commission
Barbara Dew
Ottawa
Friends of the
Dew
City Hall
Carnegie
Dick Smith
Smith
AWOS
Rocky Fleer-Husted
Friends
Mike Detwiler
Detwiler
Friends Group
Charles Gillette
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Scott Driver
Lydia Roberts
Zach Maier
School Board and County Commission
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