Ottawans in India unhurt by tsunami story
Ottawa residents at Hampton Inn on Oak Street keep asking after the Patel family amid a catastrophic 9.0 magnitude quake off Sumatra. The hotel owner Sunny Patel and relatives were in India for a wedding and planned to return January 19. Many regional tsunamis and aftershocks have left thousands missing with rising death tolls.
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Hampton Inn
S. Oak St
India
Sunny Patel
Patel
Indonesia
Sumatra
Asia
Africa
Lydick
Haven's Steel expands operations in the Southwest
Pomona considers buying a new vehicle for its fire department as part of local coverage. Haven's Steel extends its Southwest operations, reflecting regional growth and municipal procurement implications for nearby communities.
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Haven's Steel
Southwest
Pomona
Ottawa man jailed for kidnapping and torture case
Darren Marconette, 34, received a seven year prison term after pleading guilty to kidnapping his wife Lisa, who was held for about 15 hours, hit with a brick and strangled. Lisa was treated after airlift to a Kansas City area hospital. The case influenced local election debates over plea bargains and led to Franklin County Attorney John Dowell losing re election to his assistant Heather Jones.
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Franklin County
John Dowell
Darren Marconette
Hutchinson
Marconette
Lisa Marconette
Kansas City
Origi
Nally
Herald
Jeanny Sharp
Sharp
Dowell
Heather Jones
Jones
Sports Countdown 2004 Top Local Sports Stories
A recap of the year 2004 highlights from area teams and a standout player named the state’s top collegiate pick. The piece previews the top ten local sports stories, guiding readers to page 7 for full coverage.
Top local stories of 2004 countdown six to ten
A Wednesday recap highlights the ten biggest local stories of 2004 with entries five through ten counted down. The feature frames key events and community impact as readers anticipate Friday’s continuation revealing the top five stories of the year.
New Ottawa Police Chief Brings Virginia Ties to Work
Dennis Butler, formerly of Virginia, assumed leadership of the Ottawa Police Department in June following Jeff Herrman’s retirement. In his first six months, Butler has overseen technology upgrades and ongoing policy reviews while benefiting from a modern facility opened in 2003. Becky Todd, previously with Missouri, also joined as office administrator after Karen Chase retired.
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Dennis Butler
Virginia
Jeff Herrman
Ottawa
Becky Todd
Missouri
Karen Chase
Police Department
Butler
Todd
Missouri Police Department
Clay County
Ottawa names Butler police chief and staff changes
2004 memories note Ottawa area retail growth and mayoral scrutiny. Butler, former Alexandria police veteran, becomes Ottawa police chief after 24 years with 68 applicants, 22 states. Todd named office administrator with Missouri and Clay County sheriff’s experience. New phone system and individual emails improve operations. policy review and grant planning underway with input from staff. Herrman and Chase stay in Ottawa.
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Wilhite
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