Ottawa high jazz band earns two at Baker festival
Ottawa High School jazz band received a top 2 rating from three judges at Baker University Jazz Festival on November 23, with George West of Stetson University among the panel. Josh Howard earned an outstanding soloist award for Rachel by Sammy Nestico. The group, which also took part in clinics and listened to Baker ensembles, includes Kathryn McCurdy, Adam Wadkins, Brett Burgoon and others.
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Baker University
George West
Stetson University
Florida
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Rachel
Sammy Nestico
OHS
Baker
Kathryn McCurdy
Adam Wadkins
Brett Burgoon
Nathaniel Harber
Holly Shepard
Sharell Wheeler
Jamie Turner
Steven Ketchum
Jennifer Galatia
Josh Ellington
Patrick Feist
Eric Sullivan
Elizabeth Reitmeyer
Shawn Marvin
Heather Huene
Shawn Dickinson
Jake Mackler
Eric Bushman
Property damage at West Franklin School District campus
Franklin County Sheriff's Office probing vandalism at West Franklin School District in Pomona. Between Oct 30 and Monday unknown suspects damaged tires on three trailers and a mower near the football field. Call Crime Stoppers at 1 888 311 TIPS for tips. reward up to 1000 dollars with anonymity.
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Franklin County Sheriff's Department
West Franklin
Pomona
Franklin County
Kansas earns mixed grade on economic report card
Kansas officials welcomed some improvements in the state's economy while voicing skepticism about a Washington based report card. The Corporation for Enterprise Development gave Kansas Bs for economic performance and business vitality, and a C for business development capacity, down from A and Cs previously. It praised low unemployment and quality of life but cited limited economic diversity and uneven income distribution along with highway deficiencies, prompting puzzled replies from Lt. Gov. Gary Sherrer and business leaders. It ranked Kansas high in human resources, especially students finishing high school and college, yet noted Kansas sits 40th in venture capital investments.
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Corporation For Enterprise Development
Gary Sherrer
Sherrer
Commerce
California
Fund set for child hurt in crash
A trust fund is opened for 3 month old Aryka Finch after a three car crash north of Ottawa that killed two teens, with donations sought through Commercial Federal Bank in Ottawa. Aya remains in serious condition at Children’s Mercy Hospital as investigators probe the center line collision involving a U Haul.
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Aryka
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Kansas City
Kay Larrick
Commercial Federal Bank
S. Main
Bob Thompson
Franklin County Recycling Center
Franklin County Commission
Chad Wheat
Thompson
Wheat
Eric J. Finch
Stacie M. Meckel
Chad Bloomer
Codie W. Prochaska
KU Medical Center
Kansas Highway Patrol
Meckel
John Kost
Alvin Ackerman
Ackerman
U-Haul
Bill Rodriguez
Debates Face Six Candidates Tackle Question Topics
Front Page analysis of televised primary debates with WMUR TV and Fox News panels. Six candidates, including Bush and McCain, face questions in a format that limits direct exchanges and rewards rehearsal and restraint. Intense scrutiny aims to reveal readiness for the White House.
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White House
McCain
Clinton Trade Talks Strain on Worker Rights Sparks Protest
Clinton urged linking new WTO talks to worker rights and environmental standards at a Seattle gathering, warning sanctions against noncompliant nations. Supachai Panitchpakdi warned such sanctions could derail a new round as protests and a city curfew shadowed the talks.
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United States Administration
Supachai Panitchpakdi
Supachai
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U.S
WTO
Seattle
Ottawa man faces drug explosives charges in Franklin County
Jay Anthony Schmutz, 34, of Ottawa, awaiting sentencing for a Johnson County burglary, is charged in Franklin County with criminal possession of explosives and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested Wednesday at his home on a warrant and held on $1,000 bond. Authorities linked the charges to a September 15 seizure of 28 sticks of dynamite and blasting caps. Some explosives remain unrecovered.
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Ottawa
Olathe
Franklin County
Drug Enforcement Unit
Jay Anthony Schmutz
S. Liberty
Schmutz
Johnson County
Frederick L. Meier
ITI
Meier
Ottawa area hospital notes and sheriff arrests brief
Admissions include LaVerne Yates Homer Henning Shirley Drumright Jennie Evelyn Gould Betty Malberg and Louise Spillman with Ellenora Fox Kaylin Gragg and John A Scott. Dismissal Jennie Evelyn Gould. Sheriff reports arrests: John Charles Boase Jr Richmond for illegal tag and no insurance. Marc Steven Whatley Lawrence for suspended license and restraining order warrant. Thefts include items stolen from vehicles and homes in Ottawa area and Burlington Wisconsin.
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LaVerne Yates
Homer Henning
Shirley Drumright
Jennie Evelyn Gould
Betty Malberg
Ottawa
Louise Spillman
Quenemo
Elenora Fox
Kaylin Gragg
John A. Scott
Sheriff's News
John Charles Boase Jr
Richmond
Finney Road
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Franklin County approves health insurance switch and holiday pay plan
Franklin County Commissioners voted to switch health coverage from Advanced Life Insurance Co to Loren Middlebusher of Ottawa Insurance Agency with Kansas City Life Insurance Co. covering the same $10,000 life policy at $600 monthly, saving $300 monthly. They approved holiday pay at 2.5x base rate for police and EMS, aligning with Ottawa and Douglas and Miami counties. Offices to close at noon Dec 23 and all day Dec 24 for Christmas weekend.
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Advanced Life Insurance Co
Loren Middlebusher
Ottawa Insurance Agency
Middlebusher
Kansas City Life Insurance Co
Ottawa
Douglas
Miami
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