County taps new health director in Franklin County
Williamsburg native Midge Ransom Peed was chosen by county commissioners to lead the Franklin County Health Department effective February 20. She has served in public health roles in Lyon County and with East Central Kansas Public Health Coalition, emphasizing community collaboration and disaster preparedness.
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Franklin County Health Department
Midge Ransom Peed
Ransom
East Central Kansas Public Health Coalition
Lyon County
Emporia
Franklin County
Barbara Cots
Becky Hastings
Conus
Frances Peed
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Thunderstorms sweep South with hail and tornado risk
Strong thunderstorms were forecast to last up to 24 hours into today as forecasts tracked across the South into Monday. The Ohio Valley and southern Mississippi Valley were expected to see intense activity with hail and tornadoes likely. Kansas Highway Patrol warns with a toll free hotline for weather updates.
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Bulletin Board submission guidelines
Daily notice board guidance requests items be sent two days in advance by fax email or mail to Ottawa Herald. Open to public non commercial events may be announced at no charge. Do not call.
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School retirees to meet for breakfast gathering
The Franklin County Retired School Personnel will meet for breakfast at 8 30 a m Friday at the Old 56 Family Restaurant located at 2227 S Princeton St Ottawa.
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Franklin County
S. Princeton St
Ottawa
Food commodity distribution date changed in Ottawa and Wellsville
Eligible Franklin County residents can pick up food commodities from 9 am to noon Monday at the Ottawa VFW post on 3499 N. U.S. 59 and 10 am to noon Monday at Walnut Plaza Apartments at Fourth and Walnut streets in Wellsville. The date shift honors Presidents Day. Call ECKAN at 785 242-7515 or visit 1320 S. Ash St. Ottawa for details.
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Leavenworth Hears Prospective New Prison Jobs
Leavenworth hosts discussions on a potential new federal prison bringing an estimated 300 to 350 local jobs. Charlie Gregor of the Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber notes good pay and retireable roles, citing land already owned by the Bureau of Prisons and Justice Department near Fort Leavenworth as a factor for economies of scale. Bureau of Prisons Director Harley Lappin and Gov. Brownback’s staff previously met to explore the site.
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Department of Justice
Fort Leavenworth
Gregor
Harley Lappin
Brownback
Kansas
Sunflower CEO argues two coal plants needed for expansion
Sunflower Electric Power Corp. chief executive Earl Watkins Jr testifies before Kansas lawmakers that the western utility must build two coal fired plants outside Holcomb in Finney County to meet 10 year power needs for 400000 customers. Gov Sebelius’s environmental regulator blocked the $3.6 billion project. a compromise offering one plant with wind and energy conservation was rejected. The bills link plant approval to new carbon emission rules and energy efficiency standards, while promoting solar generation for consumers.
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Topeka
Kansas
Earl Watkins Jr
Sunflower Electric Power Corp
Holcomb
Finney County
Kathleen Sebelius
Watkins
Sunflower
Sebelius
Midwest Energy Inc
House Energy and Utilities Committee
House Committee
Senate
City plan aims to guide growth around U S 59 intersection
Ottawa city planners push a development plan to curb chaotic growth along U S 59 near Rock Creek Road and Kingman Road. The proposal, endorsed 5-0 by planning commissioners, would restrict commercial expansion northeast of the intersection and guide residential and commercial entrances with state input from the Kansas Department of Transportation. The agenda also includes tax and condemnation items, Parade of Homes banners, and creation of Ottawa Community Partnership Inc. board representation.
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Kansas Department of Transportation
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Kansas Board of Tax Appeals
S. Locust St
W. Wilson St
Betty Birzer
Franklin County Board of Realtors
Birzer
Kansas City
Blake Jorgensen
Ottawa Community Partnership Inc
Ottawa
Jorgensen
Commission
Wolbyentey
City Hall
Hickory
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