Assisted death by own action charges dropped in Missouri case
Bernard A. Howard and his son Bernard J. Howard had faced voluntary manslaughter charges for the death of Velma Howard in a Joplin motel incident on December 9, 1995. Newton County prosecutor Greg Bridges agreed to drop the case after an earlier deferment, with defense attorney Shawn Askinosie saying the dismissal was entered and the family relieved amid the holiday season.
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Plaza Theatre Draws Tickling Elmo Prize Winners
The Plaza Theatre sponsored a Monday night drawing for a Tickled Me Elmo doll and two movie tickets. Karen Sutton of Rantoul won, while Kim Stankard of Pomona and Dean Rossi of rural Ottawa each won two movie tickets of their choice.
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Garnett boy killed in Sunday accident
A Garnett boy died on Sunday in a Marion County crash on US 50 near Florence. Aaron Yoder, 13, was ejected from a vehicle driven by his father Lester Yoder, 60, who was critically injured. Lester and his wife Katie Yoder were taken to St. Luke Hospital.
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Kansas Cash winner to split jackpot with unidentified partner
Tom Maestas, 46, a Kansas Transportation Department worker, won 274,865 by matching six numbers 3, 7, 9, 22, 23 and 33 in the Kansas Cash lottery. The 549,730 jackpot had two winning tickets. the other winner was identified but declined public disclosure.
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Ottawa Herald Delivery Information Appears Mixed
Readers are advised on home delivery times for Ottawa and surrounding areas. The notice lists contact numbers for Ottawa and toll free lines, with guidance on late deliveries and final delivery deadlines. Some OCR errors appear in the text.
Christmas Shifts Across Ottawa Front Page Personnel Weigh In
Front page reflections on holiday staffing reveal hospitals clinics and the Ottawa Retirement Village rely on a small core crew for Christmas. Nurses and staff describe a familial atmosphere with fair rotation and pay time and a half for holiday work. Fire and police personnel continue on schedules with 24 hour shifts and added compensation. Family considerations and missing time with loved ones weigh on workers as plans adapt around Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Hospital staff brighten elderly care with small joys
Tina Harris notes families face hardship in hospital stays and shares simple acts to ease aging patients' days. Staff at Ransom provide warmth beyond Christmas, adopting patients like Raymond Davis, sharing cake and ceremonies, and treating every visitor as family.
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Tanner Talks Insurance and Finance Committee Roles
Rep Tanner outlines interim committee work on school finance changes avoiding district impact. He plans to study the Kassebaum Kennedy health insurance portability law, noting it could let workers keep coverage when changing or losing jobs. He stresses speaker-led committee appointments and the importance of judiciary and transportation for Franklin County.
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County eyeing trade of 1991 Caterpillar motor grader
The county considers replacing a 1991 Caterpillar motor grader with 6,730 hours, valuing the trade in at 90,500 and proposing a 5.6 percent five year lease purchase to net 70,716. Murphy Tractor offered a John Deere with a 84,223 net cash difference. County engineer Ron Miller notes other big-ticket needs and a full fleet replacement plan. Commissioner Charles Mavity urges reestablishing the road and bridge district system and better housing for graders.
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Weather Tonight Forecast Wavers Between Cold and Cloudy
A forecast shows tonight turning cloudy with a low near 10 and light variable wind. Thursday brings cold conditions with a chance of light snow in the north. lows range 5 to 15 north and 20 to 25 south, highs from the 20s north to the 40s south. Friday remains dry and warmer with teens to 20s lows and highs around 60 in the southwest to mid 40s northeast. Saturday stays dry and mild with lows 25 to 30 and highs 40s northeast to 50s southwest. Ottawa temperatures.
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