Local merchants plan reopenings and moves in Ottawa area
Williams burg couple buys Williamsburg Mercantile at 117 E William and plans a late week reopening with close-out items and extended hours. The Ink Spot moves from 216 W 23rd to 114 W 3rd by early September adding color copying and a 50-seat conference room. Charley Falls opens Charley’s Books at 118 W 3rd after Ottawa Flea Market fire. new hires include Jay Thornton as photographer and Valerie Wolf as obituaries writer and feature staffer. Commercial Federal to acquire Conservative Savings Corporation, expanding in Omaha and Midwest footprint.
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Williamsburg
Larry
Sandy Milliken
Williamsburg Mercantile
E. William
Jean Frank
Millikens
Guy and Mae
Larry Milliken
Milliken
Ink Spot
Ottawa
Tim
Debbie Papps
Pappses
Tim Papps
Charley Falls
Charley’s
W. 3Rd
Falls
Herald
University of Kansas
Jay Thornton
Ottawa Herald
Thornton
Daily Kansan
Independence
Kan
Ralph Young
Ottawa University
Thorton
Overland Park
Valerie Wolf
Park College
Kansas City
The
Wolf
Scott
Ottawa Police Department
Valerie
Mexico
Commercial Federal
Omaha
Neb
Commercial Federal Corporation
Commercial Federal Bank
Conservative Savings Corporation
Conservative Savings Bank
Conservative
Midwest
Seventh and Main
Hartford man learns about law and adverse possession
Disputes in rural areas arise when a fence sits in the wrong place for decades. Under adverse possession, people who believe they own land can gain title, even if they do not. Senator Tim Emert notes pockets around the state struggle with the law.
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Sen
Tim Emert
R-Independence
Road oil complaint fuels Anderson residents ire
Residents complain of road oil splashing onto cars on Fourth Street during maintenance in Anderson County. Clark Tucker urges warnings and oil removal options, but county policy bans removal due to contamination tracking. Local markets close mixed as soybeans slip to 5.73 while corn and grain sorghum fall to 2.77 and 4.48. Community events include a Dole office visit in Garnett, a church social, hospital board meeting, ACED gathering, and a 100th anniversary observance at Colony Christian Church on Sept 3.
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Anco News Service
Arnett
C Plleeser
Fourth Street
Clark Tucker
Tucker
County Commission
U.S
Bob Dole
Garnett
Garnett Area
The
Colony Christian Church
Jerry Tinsley
Weather Tonight and Weekend Forecast for Ottawa
Partly cloudy tonight with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms, low near 70s, south wind 5 to 10 mph. Friday looks dry and hot with lows in the 70s and highs near 90s. Saturday and Sunday cooler but still warm with a chance of thunderstorms north, lows 65 to 75 and highs 85 to 95.
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Ottawa Water Plant
Ccssccese
Ottawa
Felix slows near Cape Hatteras threatening Outer Banks coast
Hurricane Felix weakened slightly as it neared the Carolinas with 80 mph winds. Residents and boat owners on Hatteras Island braced for a delay in the coastward blow while some marinas reported few boats remaining and others prepared by boarding windows and tying down vessels. Joe Morris of Teach's Lair Marina chose to stay to oversee boats despite evacuation orders.
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Hatteras
N.C
Felix
Carolinas
North Carolina
Joe Morris
Teach’s Lair Marina
Hatteras Island
Cape Hatteras
Covered wagon trip promises more parades and events
Detwiler describes a wagon journey to Overbrook with April and Flo as key animals. The wagon carries supplies for men, including food water hay and oats for mules and an air mattress for sleeping. Detwiler notes Maggie is being broken in and envisions future appearances with the wagon across Kansas and Missouri.
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Overbrook
Detwiler
April
Flo
Maggie
Kit
Kansas
Missouri
City considers tax break and property action in Ottawa
City commissioners hear comments on a proposed 10 year 100 percent property tax abatement for Golden State Porcelain. Officials unable to attend will appear later. A notice of hearing on condemnation for 812 Pecan is approved. Ottawa Municipal Auditorium gains chair cleaning and stage floor work bids. Boy Scouts address council on Citizenship in the Community badge. Lou Atherton thanks city for Streetfest support.
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Cook
Golden State Porcelain
Pecan
Scott Lambers
Ottawa
Stan
OMA
David Bird
Ben Thompson
Lou Atherton
Fire EMS group meets at Ottawa station Thursday
The Franklin County Fire fighters and EMS Association will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Ottawa fire station 720 W 2nd. Joe Scweiger of Cutler Township Fire Dept says the bi monthly meeting will cover preparations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association boot block on Labor Day.
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Franklin County Firefighters and Ems Association
Ottawa Fire Station
Joe Scweiger
Cutler Township
Dance Garnett VFW Blue Swayed Hazardous Waste Event
Hazardous waste collection by DANCE GARNETT VFW at the OROPSIS HOUSEHOLD Hazardous Waste Facility. Open Friday through Sunday with hours 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact 242-4176 for details. Kid Nerbooodle opening at 698 W Main on Wednesday August 16 with hours 8:90 to 6 and Saturday 10 to 4. call 242-9968.
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FR. CO
Franklin County industrial survey highlights growth and gaps
A survey of 11 existing Franklin County firms shows generally positive outlook but reveals gaps in basic job skills and housing. top locational positives include land, government support, incentives, and accessibility while housing, education, and transport lag. Most firms plan to expand, increasing hiring, yet skill shortages persist. The chamber aims to address these through local partnerships to attract and retain industry, strengthening employment and tax base.
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Franklin County
Prosecution Won't Seek Ouster Over Ito in Tape Conflict
On Tuesday, Clark said she would seek Ito's removal for a perceived conflict of interest. The defense filed a response to the anticipated motion. The issue centers on Fuhrman taped interviews in which he utters racial epithets contradicting his trial testimony.
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Clark
Ito
Fuhrman
Ottawa Herald advertising rates and address notice
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription and postage rates effective October 1 1994 for Ottawa Kansas and surrounding areas with various monthly and multi month plans. The notice includes mailing addresses and terms for in state and out of state subscriptions and a statement that all rates are paid in advance.
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Ottawa
Carrer
Mator
Franklin County
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anderson
State of Kansas
The
Ottawa Herald
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