Calliham Receives Honorary Mayor Role in West Memphis
Marvin Calliham 1530 Orchard Drive was made an honorary mayor of West Memphis Arkansas during a reunion of the 65th Troop Carrier Squadron held July 31 to Aug 2. He led the squadron in the South Pacific in World War II and attended with his wife Madge. An ex mayor helped present the honor.
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Marvin Calliham
Orchard Drive
W. Memphis
Ark
65Th Troop Carrier Squadron
South Pacific
Memphis
Tenn
Madge
Ottawa
Regents discuss higher ed overhaul amid turf fears
ALLEY FALLS Kan AP turf issues threaten overhaul of state postsecondary governance. Regents meeting at annual retreat followed House-passed but Senate-died plan to replace the Board of Regents with a Council on Higher Education overseeing six universities Washburn University and all community colleges and technical schools.
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Alley Falls
Kan
Kansas
Board of Regents
Regents
House
Senate
Council On Higher Education
Washburn University
Sys
Johnson County
Sheila Frahm
Kansas Association of Community College Trustees
Kansas University
Robert Hemenway
Coopera
Tive
Bill Docking
Hemenway
Man accused of threats at OMS site construction
Gerald D. Sleep, 46, of Topeka, was arrested Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of issuing a criminal threat after allegedly threatening a supervisor with a knife at an Ottawa School District construction site. He is jailed in Franklin County. the incident involved witnesses and a Crosslands Construction contractor crew.
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Gerald D. Sleep
Topeka
Franklin County
Charlie Bowling
Ottawa
Crossland
Schools announce free lunch guidelines in Anderson County
Franklin and Anderson County schools including Sacred Heart announce participation in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program run by the Kansas State Department of Education. Household income guidelines for free or reduced meals are listed by household size, with amounts for free and reduced prices.
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Franklin
Anderson County
Sacred Heart
Kansas State Department of Education
Two Kansas City officers shot in unmarked car
Two police officers recovering in hospital after a handcuffed drug suspect fired from their unmarked car in Kansas City Kansas. A 19-year-old man remained in custody. charges not expected before Friday. Investigators await statements as conditions limit progress.
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Kansas City
Kan
Wyandotte
Burglary at Pomona Price Saver Reported In Franklin County
Franklin County Sheriff investigates a July 24 burglary at Pomona Price Saver. Entry from rear. safe and contents stolen. lottery tickets and cigarettes taken behind the register. This is the store’s second burglary this year. Call 1-888-311-TIPS for tips with up to 1000 reward. tips kept confidential.
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Franklin County Sheriff's Department
Pomona
Franklin County
Franklin County Farmers Weather For Better Harvest Outlook
Franklin County growers report double-cropping soybeans after wheat with late beans thriving thanks to recent rains. Ottawa station records 11.9 inches of yearly precipitation through mid June, plus nearly 10 inches in seven weeks, while a recent storm caused crop damage from hail and wind. Hibdon notes erosion after heavy downpours and expects terrace work. forecasts tease a stretch of normal weather with intermittent sun and light showers every 10 days to maturate crops.
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Hibdon
Franklin County
Ottawa
Princeton
Enginewas
Convicted last defendant in Scruffy dog torture case
Marcus Rodriguez, 19, of Kansas City, Kansas, was found guilty of arson in Wyandotte County District Court, the final conviction in the Scruffy Yorkshire terrier torture case. He had pleaded guilty to cruelty to animals. four people faced charges after a videotape showed choking, kicking, beating with a shovel, and setting Scruffy on fire last June.
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Kansas City, Kan
Scruffy
Marcus Rodriguez
Kansas City
Kan
Wyandotte County
Rodriguez
Paving Plans Stir City Debate on Speed and Costs
City officials discuss paving a project expected to finish by year end while raising concerns about water mains delays and underestimation of costs. Councilman Harris questions bid terms, speed, and funding, noting a potential use of a $50,000 street fund if streets are declared major traffic ways, which could affect an upcoming tax election.
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Norton
Gary Harris
Harris
Williamsburg
Rock Creek and Vermont Road Bridges Among Bided Projects
Public Works Director Ray DeJulio outlined bridge replacements in the bids: on Indiana Road south of Rock Creek Road, Vermont Road north of US-169, Rock Creek Road near US-59, and a low-water crossing on Thomas Road near the Osage County line. He said the commission likely will decide on the low bid August 24, with an expectation to accept the lowest offer.
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County Public Works
Ray DeJulio
Indiana Road
Rock Creek Road
Vermont Road
Osage County
DeJulio
Ottawa area hospital notes and county police activity
Admissions include Ralph Green C Richard Pointer Scott Thompson Eugene Brock James Brannan and Ben Walburn all of Ottawa Dismissals list Ethel Gallagher Nelma Brown Leona Wheeler James Brannan Ottawa Louise Spillman Pomona Marvin Walker Richmond Agnes Dagenette Williamsburg Frances Flora Hermitage Mo Arrests John H Heathman 24 arrested on probation violation released after bond Thefts report of stolen vehicles rifles necklaces rings mountain bike and bicycle valued up to 600 Incidents include threats restraining order prowler domestic dispute rape noted but declined pursuit The Wellsville Police arrest of William Rusk on revoked license and open container Accidents two vehicle injury crash near US 59 Haskell Road noninjury crash on Arkansas Road with a truck rollover Ambulance sick calls and medical emergencies recorded
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Ralph Green
C. Richard Pointer
Scott Thompson
Eugene Brock
James Brannan
Ben Walburn
Ottawa
Ethel Gallagher
Nelma Brown
Leona Wheeler
Louise Spillman
Pomona
Marvin Walker
Richmond
Agnes Dagenette
Williamsburg
Frances Flora
Hermitage
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Kingman Road
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Darrell Cartwright
Us-59
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