Walgreens clears hurdle in Ottawa rezoning bid
Seven properties at 15th and Main streets were rezoned to commercial C-1 after a tornado warning interrupted a City Commission hearing. Mission River LLC plans a Walgreens on the site pending a finalized site plan and subsequent approvals, despite prior opposition over traffic and neighborhood impact.
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Herald
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Ottawa City Commission
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Mission River
Planning Commission
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S. Main St
Gene Ramsey
Deb Henningsen
Main Street
Hickory Street
Conwell
Storm’s Worst Part Passes With Limited Damage
Franklin County reports hail up to 3 inches near Centropolis as a severe thunderstorm moved through Wednesday night. No confirmed tornado touchdown or major damage seen, though funnel clouds were reported. Franklin County Emergency Management and 911 dispatch noted a lucky outcome and collect hail data.
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Wellsville approves first phase of housing development
Wellsville City Council on Wednesday approved the first phase of a new housing project south of Wellsville Elementary School at 218 Ash Street. The plan subdivides the north half of the property into about 35 lots and adds new street access, with a second phase to add more lots and two green spaces. Walnut Creek Development LLC of Gardner leads the project, and president Pat Burton expects work to begin in September.
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Sistani Returns as Najaf Peace Drive Collides with Attacks
In Najaf Iraqi cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani led a large convoy seeking to end three weeks of fighting, while a mosque hit by mortar fire near his march killed 27 and wounded 63. A second assault near Kufa wounded many as 95 people died in 24 hours.
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City implements drive through bill payment at City Hall
City Hall adds a drive through utility payment deposit box at First and Hickory to reduce front traffic. The old front drop box closes. payments enter via the south entrance and exit the north. Deposited payments are posted next workday. box empties 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays.
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Ottawa City Hall
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