KHP drug crackdown nets arrests at I-35 Homewood stop
Kansas Highway Patrol checked 1,277 vehicles from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the I-35 Homewood rest area, arresting Harlen D. Evans, 29, Wellston Oklahoma, on possession of cocaine and marijuana with intent to distribute plus no tax stamp. Police seized 106 grams of marijuana, 45 grams of cocaine, and a large cash amount. Eightteen citations and 39 warnings were issued, 19 vehicle defects found, and 50 in-depth truck inspections yielded 92 violations with 20 trucks out of service. No DUI arrests occurred.
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Kansas Highway Patrol
Homewood
Ottawa
KHP
Terry Maple
Harlen D. Evans
Wellston
Oklo
Evans
Franklin County
Damon Carlton
Maple
Highway Patrol
State Department of Wildlife and Parks
Correction: Ottawa SRS child support collections rise
The Herald corrects a prior report on child support collections. Ottawa Social and Rehabilitation Services office now shows Franklin County SRS monthly collections increasing from 19,000 in 1984 to 45,000 at the present level.
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Herald
Ottawa Social and Rehabilitation Services Office
SRS
Franklin County
Richard Speck dead at age 49
Richard Speck, the drifter convicted of slaying eight student nurses in a 1966 South Chicago townhouse, died at Stateville Correctional Center at age 49 of a heart attack. Prosecutor Bill Martin called the case defining of an era.
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Speck
Vaccine shortage hits Kansas as flu season spreads
Kansas health officials report low flu vaccine supplies amid higher than expected demand. Johnson County has enough serum for one more day, with hospitals in Wichita out or reserving doses for high risk and staff. In Franklin County, 100 doses remain plus 50 possible, an extended clinic Friday aims to vaccinate about 100 more before supplies run out.
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Wichita, Kan
Kansas
Johnson County
Ellen Rangel
Public Health Department
Wichita
Franklin County
Franklin County Health Department
Mike Pruner
Health Department
Taiwan
Beijing
Panama
Pruner
Christmas Parade Weekend Ad Briefs and Local Events
Three day countdown to Christmas includes a Homes Tour with contact China Hutch for tickets. Pearl Harbor 50th anniversary souvenir edition reprinted by Ottawa Herald available Saturday December 7 during the parade for 50 cents, with carriers 11:30 to 2 and stands at Halay Park and 4th and Main near the trees. Opening December 17 Frugal Fashion Cuts by Rhonda Ferguson at 1302 S Main. Pink Ice offers 10 styles from 65 dollars. Sterling Silver golf totes and ball markers at Suttons. Williamsburg Ottawa Wildlife Club Christmas party shifted to December 8 at 5:30, bring dish and drink. bingo after. Christmas toys wholesale at 109 W 1st, 10-3. Phone Friend available 242-6011 3:15-6 weekdays. Country Living at 123 S Main open daily. Faith Lutheran Cookie Sale at 316 E 12th December 7 8:00 a.m. Flu shots December 5-6 at Bridgton Health Dept Annex 1418 S Main.
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Pearl Harbor
Ottawa Herald
Halay Park
4Th. & Main
Rhonda Ferguson
S. Main
Sutton's
Christmas Parade and Ottawa Midday Festivities Plan
Saturday features the annual Ottawa Christmas parade with the Olathe Marching Jaguars performing after the parade. More than 45 entries have signed up with noon Friday as final entry deadline. Midday events in downtown Ottawa include a Pearl Harbor observance by the Ottawa VFW at Haley Park with music by the First Infantry Division Band and a rifle salute by Headquarters Battery 1st Battalion 127th Field Artillery. A Kansas Air National Guard F 16 flyover is slated for 1 05 p.m. A parade reviewing stand will host local dignitaries near the Buffalo Woman statue at the courthouse. Theme: Christmas in the Country.
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Olathe
Fourth Street
Franklin County
Ottawa
VFW
Haley Park
Pearl Harbor
First Infantry Division
Ft. Riley
National Guard
127Th Field Artillery
Buffalo
Bobby Barkley
Ottawa High School
Rusty Cannady
Central Heights
Mike Tate
Pomona High School
Anne Porter
Ottawa Middle School
Kansas Air National Guard
Princeton cable talks progress amid franchise dispute shift
In Princeton, discussions with Tristar Cable Inc. move toward a new franchise after the city revoked the prior deal last May. The council seeks clearer service standards, arbitration for disputes, and has tallied 16 months of unpaid franchise fees resolved as fees rise to 5 percent. A ratification vote is possible at the January meeting.
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Eas
Princeton
Tristar Cable Inc
Junction City
Tristar
Virginia Pine
Pine
Tnsihr
Rantoul
Cutler Township
Santa Claus
Phyllis Johnson
Bill Potter
ABC Sign Company
Potter
Garnett
Kanona Day
Parvin Road
Kansas City
Lisa Ferguson
Day
Ottawa
Burlington
Ottawa Herald Published Rates and Staff Listing
The Ottawa Herald summarizes subscription rates effective March 1, 1991, for Ottawa carriers, rural towns, motor routes, and statewide mail, with all rates in advance. It lists staff positions including Editor Publisher Jim R. Hitch, Managing Editor Terry Ostmeyer, and other department heads.
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Jim R. Hitch
Terry Ostmeyer
Jay Bemis
Carol Ackermann
Peg Armstrong
Virginia
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B.K. Smith
Richard Speck
Nam
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Williamsburg
Ottawa Wildlife Club
Country Living
Sun
Faith Lutheran Church
Fr. Co. Health Dept
Annex Bridg
Paola
Area News
John Montgomery
OSAGE
Douglas
Orvald
Frankin
Coffey
Andi
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