Lane Fair a Success Despite Heat described by Herald staff
The Lane Fair drew lower attendance but was praised for organization and learning by Karen Register of Garnett. Popular events included the parade, three on three basketball, and the kids pedal tractor pull. The horse show drew a crowd on Saturday while heat kept others indoors, with temperatures in the high 90s and heat indices above 100.
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Unpaid county taxes rise by nearly 100000 dollars
Franklin County faces about 600000 dollars in unpaid property taxes up from last year. County Treasurer Juanita Zeek cites higher living costs and reduced cash as causes. Delinquency triggers a 16 dollar publishing fee, 12 percent interest, and a potential tax sale planned after Sept. 14, with eligibility requiring three years of unpaid taxes. Taxpayers urged to contact the treasurer to arrange payment plans.
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Old-50 Bridge To Be Torn Down In Overnight US-59 Closure
Southbound US-59 will close at 10 p.m. Tuesday for Killough Construction to remove the Old-50 bridge over the highway. The highway reopens by 6 a.m. Wednesday with detours via 17th Street to Eisenhower. Northbound traffic unaffected.
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New principal takes over at Appanoose
Ezra Sykes reports Richard Smith has become Appanoose Grade School principal after 15 years teaching, moving from Auburn Elementary near Topeka. The rural district appeals with small school feel, Smith aims to evaluate programs first, then implement subtle changes and future improvements. He will move his family to Overbrook as his son enters sixth grade this fall.
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Shawnee Mission
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Emporia Woman Killed in I 35 Wreck Near Williamsburg
An Emporia woman, Diana E. Sandoval, 28, died after a one vehicle rollover on I 35 near Williamsburg Saturday morning. Ten passengers from Emporia were injured and treated, several ejected as the 1999 Chevrolet van overturned after a rear tire blew out. Paramedics transported Sandoval to Overland Park Regional Medical Center, where she died.
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Garage Sale Art Contest debuts in Ottawa heat
The first sanctioned Garage Sale Art Contest drew three two person teams to Town & Country in Ottawa with spectator turnout affected by 97 degree heat. Winners include Best of Show Laura Duty and Linda Luciduum. most gaudy Bethany Duty Shelly Smith. use of most items Steve and Gayle Norris.
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Ottawa
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Franklin County
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Esykes
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