Richmonds 2002 Christmas Royalty named at tree lighting
Richmond holds a 3 to 4 40 p m tree lighting at Central and Ransom with the top ornament seller named Richmonds 2002 Christmas Royalty. proceeds benefit Richmond Library children's programs. Ottawa Library closes Dec 24 25 and 31 open limited hours with Jan 2 resume normal hours. Centropolis Baptist Church shows Ron Hamilton musical The Greatest Gift at 7 p m Saturday and 11 a m Sunday plus 7 p m Christmas Eve and 6 30 p m Christmas Day services. Glory Land Quartet performs 7 p m New Years Eve with snacks and games. Call 255 4525 for info. Kansas No Call list deadline Jan 1 bulk registration via ksag org or 1 866 362 4160. Second list deadline March 24.
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Franklin County Jail Bookings And Local Thefts Report
The Daily Report lists Franklin County arrests including Thomas DeVoe 44 from Osage Drive booked at 11 am on a court commit. William Ainsworth 41 of East Seventh arrested on a worthless check charge at 9:08 am. Earnest Herring 46 of Kincaid arrested for probation violation at 10:27 am released on 1500 bond. Janette Dickerson 38 of Hickory arrested on warrant for failure to appear released on 150. Martin Michaels 21 of Lyndon arrested on two warrants for failure to appear at 12:31 pm. Dustin Mohr 19 of Osawatomie arrested on failure to appear warrants at 5:19 pm released on 1500 bond. Shelly Powell 37 of Williamsburg arrested at 12:23 am on theft, released on 300 bond. Thefts include a 6.99 pornographic magazine at Wood's Mini Mart 2130 Princeton at 8:38 pm Wednesday, 50 dollars cash stolen in the 200 block of Main at 6:36 pm, and theft of a lithograph and frame at Ottawa University valued at 75 with a damaged door frame costing 300. Non-injury deer collision at 6:02 pm on 15th Street near Apple Lane causing over 500 in damage. Vehicle collision backing from a driveway at 9:45 am on S Cedar with over 500 in damage. Fire calls include a grass fire at 8:01 am on Osborne Terrace. Ambulance responses for injuries at I-35 10:33 am and medical emergencies at 10:43 am on South Cedar and 5:33 pm on South Willow.
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Osawatomie
Shelly A. Powell
Williamsburg
Wood’s Mini Mart
Princeton
Main
Ottawa University
S. Cedar
Ottawa Police, Sheriff Probe Two Vehicle Thefts
The Ottawa Police Department and Franklin County Sheriff's Office investigate two early morning thefts on December 16. A Nissan minivan stolen in Ottawa was recovered wrecked near Indiana and Osborne Road, northwest of Ottawa. A maroon 1993 pickup was later stolen and found near Wilson and Main Street in a parking lot. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-311-TIPS for information. rewards up to 1000 dollars.
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Kansas officials split on plan to ease prison crowding
In Topeka a proposal to divert first time drug offenders to community corrections or treatment aims to reduce inmate numbers. Officials estimate 400 to 800 would be kept out of state prisons but warn about funding, capacity, and the risk of remaining inmates not receiving needed treatment.
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OU receives $15,000 donation for scholarships drive
Kansas State Bank gave $15,000 to Ottawa University toward the scholarship fund and the Touch the Future campaign. Jeff Mourning presented $12,000 for scholarships and $3,000 for the campaign. Marty Smith, OU’s vice president, notes Touch the Future has raised $16.3 million of $18.5 million with Mabee Foundation matching by April 10.
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City weighs lowering pipes to free space on road
Haney says land depth under street at least 48 inches and 36 inches under ditch flow line, with pipes as close as 18 inches to surface. Lowering pipes would cost about 40,000, while city and county officials explore cost sharing with Conoco. Don Hay and Dennis Woolman support shared funding.
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Weldon Padgett
Ray DeJulio
Don Hay
Dennis Woolman Sup
KU to hire 18 new faculty at Lawrence campus
The University of Kansas will create 18 new faculty positions next year funded by tuition revenue, with 13 in life sciences and five in international education. The move aims to raise the university’s national profile while addressing cost pressures from state budget cuts and prior reductions in staff.
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