Mexican immigrant charged with unlawful re entry in Franklin County
Antonio Molina-Gonzalez, 40, a Mexico citizen, was found Nov. 25 in Franklin County. He faces federal charges of unlawfully re entering the United States after deportation, with a potential 20 year prison term and up to 250000 dollars in fines if convicted.
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Franklin County
U.S
Antonio Molina-Gonzalez
Molina-Gonzalez
United States
Fire damages Ottawa home on Oak Street
A fire in the living room of an Ottawa house caused about 30000 in damage to the structure and contents. Firefighters arrived around 7:15 a.m. Tuesday at 731 South Oak Street. No one was home and there were no injuries. The cause is under investigation, Ottawa fire chief Jeff Carner said.
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Ottawa
S. Oak St
Jeff Carner
Carner
Wichita man indicted in bomb plot at airport
A federal grand jury indicted 58 year old Terry Loewen of Wichita on one count each of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction, attempting to damage property with an explosive, and attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. The alleged crimes occurred Friday at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport and Loewen was arrested there about 5 40 a m. If convicted he faces life in prison on the WMD count and terms up to 20 and 15 years on the other counts.
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Kansas City
Kan
Wichita
Wichita Mid-Continent
U.S
Barry Grissom
Terry Loewen
U.S. District Court
Loewen
Former Ottawa superintendent stays in Hays with pay raise
Former Ottawa district leader Dean Katt has moved from interim to permanent Hays superintendent on a 13 month contract paying 11 360.42 monthly making 147 685 46 for the term. New base annual salary 147 456 with benefits a raise from his Ottawa pay plus a six month severance clause and unused vacation payout. An ethics review by KNEA cites possible KOMA violation in board actions while Katt’s candidacy stayed internal.
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Hays
Ottawa
Dean Katt
Hays Daily News
Katt
Ottawa School Board
Kansas Association of School Boards
Darren Schumacher
Hays School Board
Josh Waddell
Waddell
Hays National Education Association
Kansas
Ellis County
Tom Drees
Fort Hays State University
Ronda
Lawrence
Daily Report Admissions and Dismissals Amid Police Activity
Tuesday admissions include Jackie Moody of Pomona and Marisella Ovieda of Ottawa. Dismissals list Delores Andrews of Ottawa and Betty Kirkland of Pomona. Police arrested George Tipton, 22, Lawrence, at 3 56 a.m. on West Second Street for marijuana, paraphernalia, and firearm possession. Later, Bruce Stevens, 43, Ottawa, faced disorderly conduct charges after a confrontation with Eddie Hamilton, 50, Ottawa, who also faced disorderly conduct and battery. Javonte Slayden, 18, Raytown, Missouri, was held at 8 28 p.m. at American Eagle for theft.
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Police Department
West Second Street
George Tipton
Lawrence
Second Street Dam
North Cherry Street
Bruce Stevens
Ottawa
Eddie Hamilton
American Eagle
Davis Ave
Javonte Slayden
Raytown
Police and Fire Incidents in Ottawa and Centropolis
Police logged seven thirty mile incidents including an earlier altercation and vehicle theft under investigation. Thefts reported at Casey's and Walmart involved fuel thefts and a suspect threat. other calls included medical assists and suspicious activity. Ottawa Fire Department handled a controlled burn, smoke detector and carbon monoxide activations, and a house fire causing about $30,000 damage with investigations ongoing. Franklin County and Centropolis fire units reported grass and multiple medical calls across Monday and Tuesday.
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South Ash Street
Ottawa
Casey’s General Store
E. Seventh St
Walmart Supercenter
Ottawa Fire Department
19Th St
15Th St
S. Cedar St
S. Oak St
Fire Department
Franklin County Fire Departments
Thomas Road
Centropolis
Mentor and civic leader Bob Green to retire after 45 years
Longtime Ottawa lawyer Bob Green, celebrated for his community service and leadership, will retire after 45 years at his Franklin County practice. State Rep Blaine Finch lauds Green as a mentor, fair and devoted advocate, with roots in Ransom Memorial Hospital work and local civic roles. The piece notes Green’s hobbies, such as piloting, trombone, and travel, and mentions a 50th wedding anniversary for Larry and Cathy Skeet.
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Blaine Finch
Ottawa
Green
Washburn University School of Law
Finch
Bob Green
Franklin County
Atticus Finch
Bob
Ransom Memorial Hospital
S. Main St
Kansas Association of Hospital Attorneys
Ottawa Rotary Club
Franklin County Development Council
Franklin County Bar Association
Fourth Judicial District Bar Association
Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of
Larry Felix
Felix
Prop Twisters
Yellowstone National Park
Natchez
Miss
Amy
Overland Park
Jason
Nashville
U.S. Army
Fort Sill
Okla
Ottawa City
Steve Baker
Baker
Mike Esser
Lake Pomona
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Pine Street
Poplar Street
East Eighth Street
Main Street
Logan & Oak
Larry
Cathy Skeet
Lane
Carnegie Cultural Center
Cathy
Abilene
Bret
Jill) Skeet
Chula Vista
Bart
Lori
Skeet
Lane, Kansas
Belinda
Ben) O'Dell
Richmond
Belinda O
Faith Lutheran Church
Our Savior
Christ the Lord
City of David
15Th Street