Neighbors Section Debuts Next Week in Ottawa Herald
The Ottawa Herald will launch Neighbors next week merging content from The Ottawa Times and The Advantage. Jeanny Sharp says the section will feature reader submissions and photos with Bill Gray editing Neighbors and Herald specials. Submissions to Neighbors may be mailed to 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or faxed to 785-242-9420 or emailed to neighbors ottawaherald.com before Friday morning deadline.
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Wiles Embraces Underdog Bid for Second District Seat
Ottawa attorney Stan Wiles launched a campaign against incumbent Jim Ryun for the Second District U.S. House seat, accepting the underdog role. Ryun, a famed track star and two-term congressman, leads in name recognition, but Wiles argues a marathon mindset and persistent outreach can win.
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Wiles
Dennis Moore
Vince Snowbarger
Ottawa school district weighs offers to save or tear down old middle school
The Ottawa School Board considers two proposals over the old OMS site. Pioneer offers 250000 cash to preserve the building and repurpose as offices, avoiding demolition and zoning hurdles. ASJ Lease and Rentals counters with 500000 and demolition, shifting zoning to retail. Board seeks feedback and may convene early for a decision.
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ASJ
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Pioneer
Ross Freeman
Rex Cummings
State Historical Society
Sonny Burch
Jerry Thompson
Freeman
Cummings
Bill Allegre
County's sign person keeps Franklin signs inventory daily
Ruth Zumbrum, the Franklin County sign person, manages about 2,500 signs with Franklin County Public Works. The ongoing task includes locating, recording, repairing, and replacing signs while fending off vandalism. A December 1998 Streetview program from Cartograph aids the workflow.
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Texas
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Joe Montana
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Citizens win delay on closing Ohio Terrace road
Franklin County Commission voted 3 to 0 to install railroad crossarms on Ohio Terrace instead of closing it after about 30 residents urged against closure. Public Works director cited Kansas DOT ranking it among the state’s 10 most dangerous crossings, with crossarms to be installed in two to three years. A separate discussion on Allen Road minimum maintenance was postponed with signs planned. The board also approved Ambulance Service plans to buy and lease two Osage Industries units.
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Osage Industries Ambulance
County work requests triple at Franklin County Public Works
Public Works Administrator Ray DeJulio says the Franklin County department has seen a tripling in both received and completed work requests since mid 1997. Through 1999 the department logged 3,950 in 1998 and 5,347 in 1999, with 13,000 total since mid 1997, amid a dry year boosting activity.
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