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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2011
Page
10
The Wellsville Eagles kicked off their season with the first practice session as players hit the field preparing for upcoming games. Coaches noted early focus on conditioning, play tempo, and installing the base offense and defense.
An 18 year old, James D. Lewis of Lebo, faced three felonies for alleged sexual crimes against a 13 year old girl. His first appearance was moved to Sept 26 at 9 30 am. He posted a $15 000 bond and is represented by Frederick Meier. The case is prosecuted by the county attorney. Brittney L Snodgrass, 18, was released after charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and indecent liberties with a child. Ottawa Police said she had an unlawful sexual relationship with a 15 year old.
The daily Franklin County Jail report says a Ottawa boy was arrested for similar reasons as a prior case. County Attorney Heather Jones describes Snodgrass as suspected of unlawful sexual relations, a lighter charge. Ottawa police seek a suspect in two Sunday burglaries at the Music Store and KOFO radio station. About 900 dollars in damage and equipment stolen. A Princeton man and an Ottawa man reported window damage and thefts at 8500 KOFO area. Police say the crimes may be connected and have sent evidence to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for analysis. Further information will not be released while under investigation.
A 7 p.m. August 25 meeting at United Methodist Church in Ottawa will review the Soup for the Starving packing event planned for April 14, 2012 at the National Guard Armory. Numana Inc aims to raise 45000 dollars to pack 150000 meals, with a practice station for attendees and contact numbers for more information.
Kansas Senator Jeff King from Independence is named co chair of the KPERS study commission. He will lead with Rep. Mitch Holmes of St. John. The 2011 Legislature created the commission to study KPERS and propose reforms to strengthen its long term finances. King previously chaired the Senate negotiators on KPERS reform while Holmes led House negotiators and helped draft SB HB 2194.
The report notes winds from the south at 9 mph with gusts up to 18 mph, and a shift to SSE at 7 mph with gusts reaching 15 mph indicating steady breeze changes for the day.
Public access update indicates 511 Kansas system available online at 511.ksdot.org or via phone line 800 585 7623. Provided by the Kansas Highway Patrol to inform motorists about real time travel information and road conditions.
An Associated Press weather snippet lists readings across states and towns including Idaho and Nevada. The fragment mentions locations such as Laughlin Nevada and a numeric value 112, with other place names like ATTES PAROM and Lane, Idaho appearing as part of a terse report.
Franklin County man Mark Shay fights annexation of his 34 3 4 acre U S 59 property into Ottawa to avoid closing his fireworks stand. City commissioners granted another continuance and set a final hearing for September 21 at 9 30 a m. Shay, represented by Blaine Finch, argues against taxes and services shift while city staff note benefits from area infrastructure. Also approved was a cereal malt beverage license for Love's Travel Center near Shay's property, opening mid October.
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