Love of dogs turns into business for Ottawa woman
Ottawa dog lover Sherry Lynn Hobbs-Ford started a home dog walking service after being inspired by a friend and Rover.com. She walks two or three dogs at a time, offering half hour sessions during daytime hours, aiming to help dogs stay happy and healthy.
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Ottawa approves budget with lowest mill levy since 2014
Ottawa Finance Director Scott Bird presented the annual budget to the City Commission after a public hearing as a mill levy of 48,393 is proposed, the lowest in years. The 48 million general fund includes small increases to departments and funding for one additional police officer and a Fire Department position, plus expanded public works and library support.
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Mural of Giant Swallowtails opens phase one project
A sunlit mural of William H. Howe's Giant Swallowtails on Ottawa walls marks phase one of the Community Butterfly Project. Dave Loewenstein and apprentice Callie Mangold completed the work near Fourth and Main with support from multiple community institutions. Ottawa commissioners approved a $3000 donation to the effort.
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ECKAAA to change meal provider for Meals on Wheels
East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging will switch from Mid-America Nutrition Program to a new provider starting October. The 750 monthly meals in Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Linn, Miami, and Osage counties will continue with a seamless transition, with August and September unaffected. Rockers notes the board did not renew the contract expiring in December after previous bid processes. Continuous service is the goal, with volunteers delivering the majority of meals.
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