Tractor accident injures Ottawa man on field
David Barrett aged 54 was run over by his Allis D17 tractor while working on a Franklin County farm. He was taken to Ransom Memorial Hospital in Ottawa with unspecified injuries, later reportedly moved toward a Kansas City area facility. Officials said the incident did not appear suspicious and no further investigation was planned.
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Back-to-School Nutrition Guidance From Health Experts
A study cited by the American Council on Science and Health supports well-nourished children for better health mood and school performance. Nutritionists from Kansas State Extension and Midwest Dairy Council outline daily portions for grains vegetables fruits dairy and protein highlighting whole grains orange vegetables two cups fruit daily limits on juice and the benefits of low-fat dairy and lean meats.
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Ottawa
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Schools face cuts as districts adjust to tighter budgets
Ottawa and other districts report fewer new hires and program cuts as school year starts. Veteran leaders warn classrooms will be larger and resources thinner while emphasizing continued focus on Annual Yearly Progress. Teachers, librarians, and counselors face reduced support amid economic strain.
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Central Heights faces budget strain and staffing shifts
Central Heights Superintendent Jim Reece says the district adapts to funding pressures without a hiring freeze and will reassign middle school math to a different teacher. Wellsville Superintendent Denise O’Dea warns funding cuts reduce teaching staff and class sizes, risking outcomes as districts must do more with less. Teachers anticipate added resourcefulness and families may struggle with supplies as the new year begins.
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Wellsville
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O'Dea
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Jenkins
Farm Bureau selects Moran as keynote in Ottawa meeting
U S Rep Jerry Moran R Hays was the keynote speaker at Franklin County Farm Bureau annual meeting in the Cyclone Room Ottawa High School He spoke on health care reform and its impact on rural America Robin Dunn was re elected president of the local organization
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Jerry Moran
Burglary at Crist Auto & RV Sales in Ottawa
Crime Stoppers report details a burglary at Crist Auto & RV Sales at 2515 E Logan St Ottawa during the night of July 31. Items stolen include a 2005 white and silver 32-foot Double Tree Fifth wheel camper, a white 1986 Chevrolet one-ton pickup with orange stripe, two televisions, and two license plates, with total loss over 45500 dollars. Call Franklin County Crime Stoppers at 888 311 TIPS for information. anonymous tips welcome with up to 1000 dollars reward.
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Ottawa
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Franklin County
Market price report for Ottawa and Franklin counties
Ottawa Co op quotes Friday afternoon prices for hard wheat 4.49 soybeans 10.67 corn 2.86 milo 2.51. Franklin County USDA Farm Service Agency posted grain prices corn 3.15 milo 4.33 oats 1.95 soybeans 11.01 wheat 4.49.
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