Weather outlook with freezing precipitation risk
The forecast calls for tonight a 20 percent chance of freezing rain or sleet in the evening with cloudy skies. Lows near 15 to 20 degrees. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 30 to 35. For more, see Page 2.
Ottawa City Reconsiders Vision Plan Vote Mulligan
Ottawa commissioners will revisit the Ottawa Vision vote after a 3-2 decision to move forward. Misunderstanding on the proposal prompted a review at the next work session. Some fear tapping a 22 000 budget item for a 15 000 project while others push for public input and updating the 10 year old comprehensive plan.
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Ottawa City Commission
Mulligan
Ottawa Vision
Scott Lambers
Lambers
Blaine Finch
Finch
Vision
Gillette
Topeka
Fleer
Ottawa Planning Commission
Planning Commission
City Commission
Fayetteville
Ark
John Merrell
Arkansas
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Ottawa School District Reverses on Valentine's Deliveries
Ottawa district lifts previous ban on Valentine flower deliveries to high school and elementary schools while Ottawa Middle School remains restricted. The change, described as a trial for next year, aims to ease disruption and support florists who report steady seasonal sales.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Middle School
Board of Education
Rex Cummings
Jan Collins
Vivian Wesen
Wesen
Dale Fox
Jeri Kiefer
Ottawa Floral
Kiefer
Cupid
Ezra Sykes
Esykes
Catholic bishops urge lawmakers to aid small Kansas farms
Kansas Catholic bishops urged lawmakers to include small farmers in farm policy talks citing low grain prices jaded livestock markets and mega mergers. They warned of human costs and environmental damage as rural communities fade and presented proposed laws to protect small farms.
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Sarah Kessinger
Harris
Topeka
Kansas
House Assembly
Ronald Gilmore
Dodge City
George Fitzsimons
Salina
Thomas Olmsted
Wichita
Olmsted
Bruce Larkin
Europe
Larkin
Baileyville
County awaits contract for county administrator post
County officials await word on the status of the county administrator position as C Edward Young who currently leads Eldon Missouri and formerly Tonganoxie works with commissioners. He did not sign a contract and was expected to fax paperwork and then speak by phone. Commissioners appointed Young at a special meeting after interviewing three candidates.
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C. Edward Young
Young
Commission
Don Waymire
Eldon
Tonganoxie
Herald updates Ottawa Herald classified ads format and pricing
The Ottawa Herald unveils an eight column wide format with new type size to modernize its classified section. Ads keep base charges, some line counts may rise. New features include expanded free Found ads for private party giveaways and a Bargain Basement for single items under 75 dollars at five dollars for three days.
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Bill Gray
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Herald Advertising Department
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