Finney taxes plan under fire by Topeka Capital-Journal
The Topeka Capital-Journal challenges Joan Finney over shelving a life insurance project near the state capitol. It argues that voters misjudge government growth and that Finney campaigned on reducing taxes and cutting waste, yet opponents note state expansion continues and the public remains skeptical about tax relief amid government growth.
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State Capitol
Topeka Capital-Journal
Capital Journal
Finney
Joan Finney
Jim Hitch
Power to the people in Johnson County spending plan
The Miami Republican notes Johnson County officials debated a 1990s capital plan costing a quarter billion dollars for libraries parks sewers and roads over five years. It would rely on referenda for each project as property taxes sales taxes and income taxes face restraint. The piece argues locals should decide the value of each proposal.
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Johnson County
Miami Republican
Firefighter needs and equipment voiced after township blaze
Leroy Hildebrandt of Ottawa Rural Fire Department urges better equipment and training for Lincoln Township firefighters after a Monday night fire. He argues taxpayers fund gear but not sufficient protection and calls for community involvement to safeguard homes.
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David Buehler
Lincoln Township
Leroy Hildebrandt
Ottawa Rfd
Holiday Greetings From Afar
A message from Steve Gorsline, U S Army Reserve combat medic, requesting prayers and yellow ribbons for loved ones back home as many cannot be home for the holidays.
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Steve Gorsline
U.S. Army Reserve
Hometunes Volume II Ottawa Christmas tape released locally
Ottawa musicians compile a 35 minute Christmas album titled Hometunes Volume II Ottawa Christmas produced by Marc Haney of Plains Label Ltd. Proceeds fund new instruments for the Ottawa High School Band. Recording spanned July to November with local vocalists and instrumentalists including David Ludwick Ellin Schoenfeld and Brent Wheeler.
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Ottawa
Marc Haney
Plains Label Ltd
Box
David Ludwick
Senzafinesse
Ludwick
Bill Butler
Terry
Ellin Schoenfeld
Schoenfelds
Butler
Terry Schoenfeld
Kris Dunyan
Dave
Wooge
Babe
Haney
Plains
Tennessee
Haneys
Ottawa University
Amy
Gisly
Jonathan
Michael
Cameron Norwood
Bethany Baptist Chapel Choir
Michael Haney
Walt Butler
Beyond the Bedside Hope and a Christmas Cookie Promise
A spouse recalls Peggy’s Nov 17 heart attack and a tense hospital stay filled with skilled care and fear. She recovered at home, supported by family visits and Christmas preparations, while costs and debates over medical care linger in memory.
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Peggy
NCCC Ottawa program defended by college board
The Neosho County Community College board defends the Ottawa Franklin and Anderson County program as self supporting with no tax dollars from Neosho County. Ottawa classes rely on tuition, Franklin County levies, and state aid. The Ottawa Center building will be leased, funded by student revenue, and expected enrollment growth.
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Chanute Tribune
Eva Lee Christmas
Neosho County Community College
Ottawa
Franklin County
Franklin
Anderson
NCCC
State Board of Education
Neosho County
Franklin Counties
Ottawa Center
Board of Trustees
Neosho
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