Pacific storm to slam coast with rain and flooding risk
Forecasters warn another strong Pacific storm will strike the coast from the California Oregon line to the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday bringing widespread rain. Flooding is possible in coastal Northern California and Southern Oregon as temperatures vary across locations. Kansas conditions hotline notes desert and related advisory details.
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Pomona
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Oregon State Line
San Francisco Bay Area
Oregon
Bulletin Board submissions guidance for Ottawa Herald
The Ottawa Herald announces submission guidelines for the Bulletin Board requiring items be sent two days or more in advance. Acceptable delivery methods include fax email mail or in person at 04 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas with no charge for non commercial public events.
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Harcia Schaehereth
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar St
Ottawa
Ottawa sets drop-off site for Christmas trees at Forest Park
The city designates the west parking lot of Orlis Cox Complex in Forest Park north of the Marais des Cygne River as the five-tree drop-off. Trees must be stripped of decorations and plastic. Residents should place trees as far west as possible. City crews will remove all trees starting January 6. For details call 785 229 3630.
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Ottawa
Orlis Cox Complex
Forest Park
Marais Des Cygne
Butler completes FBI Academy program at University of Virginia
Butler describes learning leadership ethics counterterrorism and forensics at UVA through an FBI Academy sponsored program. He paid little and left Sept 29 returning to Ottawa once briefly. He plans to share knowledge with Ottawa officers as a measured transfer back to work.
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University of Virginia
Butler
FBI Academy
Ottawa
East Coast
Students gear up for scholarships with ACT prep
Ottawa High School senior Kaley Cornett aims for a high ACT score to boost scholarship chances as Kansas State University accepts her. The Feb 11 test date is crucial for seniors, with a Jan 6 registration deadline and options in April or June. Guidance counselor Cathy Hughes urges practicing to reduce test anxiety and maximize eligibility.
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Kaley Cornett
Ottawa
Kansas State University
Cornett
Regents College
Cathy Hughes
OHS
Lawrence
Hughes
ACT Testing Deadlines at Ottawa High School
Ottawa High School students face the February 11 ACT with a January 6 registration deadline and a late through January 20 option with an extra fee. Registration packets are from guidance, or register online. costs are 29 dollars for the standard exam, 43 dollars with writing, plus 18 dollars late fee through January 20. Scores usually mail four to seven weeks after test day. Eric Anderson, Duke-bound senior, says his ACT was high enough to be competitive. Victor Ojeleye, a junior, has two previous attempts and aims for a 30 for a scholarship and basketball. He notes his sister scored 29. Hughes advises early preparation through high school coursework. The ACT assesses Algebra 2, Trigonometry and Chemistry knowledge.
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Ottawa High School
S. Ash St
Actstudent.org
Eric Anderson
Duke University
Victor Ojeleye
Hughes
ACT prep tips from educators and students
Juniors and seniors are urged to prepare for the ACT with courses and practice tests. Officials advise filling bubbles and timing practice, while teachers emphasize not stressing about a single test. Online prep, CDs, and a Sylvan Center seminar support study skills beyond the exam.
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Ojeleye
Cornett
Anderson
Hughes
Sylvan Learning Center
Lawrence
Local firms honored for community work and growth
Central Fiber and Taylor Design Group received state awards for job retention, expansion and community involvement. The Kansas Commerce Department praised these Ottawa Franklin County firms for supporting education, libraries and youth programs while employees volunteer locally.
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American Heart Association
Central Fiber
Central Fiber Corporation
Fiber Lane Road
Wellsville
Taylor Design Group PA
E. Logan St
Ottawa
Kansas City
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Kansas
Kansas Commerce Sec
Howard Fricke
Taylor Design Group
Department of Commerce
Todd Burroughs
Taylor Design
Franklin County Economic Development Corporation
Lawrence Named Center of Earth by Google Earth
Lawrence gains world mapping fame as Google Earth centers the city in a bird’s eye view. Mayor Boog Highberger recalls the e mail from Georgia noting Lawrence’s prominence. Brian McClendon, Google Earth engineering director and KU alumnus, comments on the intentional placement. Megan Quinn of Google confirms the decision.
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Google
Google Earth
Kansas
Nowhere
Boog Highberger
Georgia
Brian McClendon
Kansas University
Megan Quinn
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