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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 2013
Page
3
Emergency responders transported a young man to an ambulance Monday morning at Sixth and Hickory streets in Ottawa. The victim of a vehicle versus pedestrian wreck was treated, but details about the incident were not released Monday.
Ottawa police and emergency crews responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian collision at Sixth and Hickory streets at 9:35 a.m. Monday. The injured man was taken by ambulance to an unknown hospital. Names of those involved were not released as the investigation continues with Ottawa Police Captain Adam Weingartner confirming no details yet.
A 51 year old Ottawa man Kenneth Lloyd and his estranged wife Lori Lloyd face multiple drug charges after police found a substantial amount of illegal drugs in their vehicle during a June 26 stop. They are scheduled for a status conference at 9 30 a.m. Wednesday in Franklin County District Court. The case involves alleged possession of opiates narcotics and paraphernalia with no drug tax stamp. Both remain free on bond as the investigation continues.
County officials note 58 percent revenue share down from 62 percent last year with property tax as primary funding. Road and bridge budgets fund unincorporated roads, including annual chip seal reinvestment. Employee benefits rise after a market study prompted pay adjustments to reach 60 percent. A 0.518 mill levy hike brings 2014 taxes on a 100000 home to 689.90.
Daily Report lists hospital dismissals for Jeffrey Huntington and Dennis Kimball along with Elia Martinez and baby. Police and sheriff records cover six incidents in Ottawa and surrounding areas from Friday to Saturday including suspicions of domestic battery, trespassing, narcotics and paraphernalia possession, trafficking contraband into a jail, transporting an open container, harboring a vicious animal, and a city warrant for Cynthia Fortin. Lawrence resident Merl Hanson and Nathan Cunningham are noted as Ottawa and open container transportation suspects.
Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of mistreated dogs on John Brown Road in Rantoul. Dozens of canines showed severe skin conditions and extreme undernourishment, warranting seizure for medical care. Homeowner George Waddle, 56, could not be located. criminal referral sent to Franklin County Attorney.
Ottawa police log details numerous local incidents from Friday to Sunday. Reports include damaged vehicles, disputed battery, bicycle thefts, two bicycle thefts, a golf cart theft at GreatLife Golf and Fitness, and a vehicle collision. Ottawa Fire Department responded to multiple smoke detector activations and odors, plus authorized burning and unauthorized burning notices. Firefighters also assisted with ten medical calls over the period.
Wellsville school officials said a higher district assessed valuation helped hold the 2014 mill levy near unchanged at 59.883, up from 59.881 in 2013. Superintendent Jerry Henn noted the levy stays level to avoid burdening patrons while boosting the budget. The board approved the budget for publication. The 2014 valuation rose to 46,870,186 from 46,378,310, enabling a smaller tax rate despite higher overall expenditures. Capital Outlay more than doubled to 700,000 to cover roof replacement and other needs.
A survey of area towns shows varied poultry rules. Ottawa plans commission rejects a zoning change while grandfathered residents may keep chickens if continuous. many communities limit by lot size, require permits, or enforce via animal control or codes officers.
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