Ottawa man treated after jumping from moving vehicle
A 25-year-old Ottawa man, Patrick Olsen, was injured when he exited a moving vehicle driven by Jessica Brockus in the 600 block of South Hickory Street Monday morning. He was flown to Overland Park Regional Medical Center for a head injury and released Tuesday as police continue to investigate the incident.
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New court date set in drug case
A 51 year old Ottawa man Kenneth Lloyd faces multiple drug charges and will appear for a preliminary hearing on October 11 in Franklin County District Court Ottawa. His estranged wife Lori Lloyd pleaded guilty to amended charges and is to be sentenced August 26. Police found about 14 grams of methamphetamine and a large amount of illegal drugs in their vehicle during a June 26 traffic stop. Both are free on bond awaiting further court appearances.
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Neosho to Close Ottawa and Chanute Campuses for In Service
Neosho County Community College will close its Ottawa and Chanute campuses for faculty and staff in service on August 20. Regular hours return August 21. Ottawa campus address is 900 E. Logan St.
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Online Kansas roofing contractor registry debuts statewide
Kansas rolls out a new online directory to protect consumers from unscrupulous roofers. The Kansas Roofing Contractor Registration Act, enacted July 1, requires all roofing contractors to obtain registration from the Attorney General’s Office. Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office issued 17 certificates Wednesday and is reviewing more than 300 applications with 60 days to decide. More contractors will be added as applications are approved.
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Ottawa area daily report and incidents summary
Admissions Monday include Alvin Crawford Linda Seitz Ottawa and dismissals Tuesday for Henry Foster Ottawa Police arrest 22 year old John Wagner Willford Walton on a City of Ottawa warrant at 1 29 p m Thefts include a 59 year old Princeton woman reporting jewelry losses valued at 910 and a 61 year old man who had a cedar piece with his last name carved stolen for 50 Accidents note a 2005 Toyota Avalon driven by Gould Garcia asleep at I 35 exit in the 2000 block Losses include a stolen cedar plank valued at 50 and cedar wood thefts Incidents cover protective custody threats reports of battering property damage a suspicious fire at a vacant trailer and multiple home burglaries Fire department reports a possible arson investigation and a fatal yet under investigation mobile home fire with total loss Medical calls totaled 19 across Monday and Tuesday including a head injury from a moving vehicle and a parked car collision in Ottawa.
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West Franklin plans maintenance upgrades debated
West Franklin school board refined a long list of needed district maintenance projects during a planning session led by board president Jackie Robbins. Top priorities include electrical upgrades at the high school and Williamsburg Elementary and plumbing repairs at the high school with a $2 million reserve fund limit. The bond failed in June, four new members joined the board, and officials aim to upgrade essential systems while scheduling future votes and student input.
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Libertarian candidate to challenge Brownback in 2014
Tresa McAlhaney of Bonner Springs announces a bid for Kansas governor as a Libertarian contender in the November 2014 election. A mother of four and Kansas resident, she calls for limited government and spending cuts. Democrats have not yet named a candidate, with a likely announcement before Labor Day.
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