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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 2013
Page
1
A helicopter crew made an educational visit to DARE graduates, greeting students and observing the ceremony. The page 7 note indicates a broader event coverage and photos.
Authorities probe a suspicious blaze that destroyed a vacant mobile home at 821 E Walton St Ottawa on Tuesday night. Fire officials say it was heavily involved upon arrival and spread to surrounding trees. no one was found in the trailer and damage is about $7,480. The joint fire and police investigation aims to determine cause and assess possible arson.
John McFarland, who runs about 1,000 acres, notes this summer's rainfall totals 6.06 inches since July 21 at the Ottawa Water Plant. He expects corn yields to improve after last year's drought but warns of possible soybean disease and potential river flooding if rain continues. Normal yields before the drought ranged 120 to 150 bushels per acre, with this year hoping for 50 to 100.
Ottawa city commissioners voted 4-1 to deny a zoning amendment that would permit up to four hens or ducks on small city lots with a conditional-use permit. The planning commission had also recommended denial 4-2 after a split vote, with mayor Sara Caylor and residents opposed to backyard poultry influencing the outcome.
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