18 Feb 1983
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1983
Page
1
In a hard fought battle of area basketball powers, Central Heights earns a clean sweep over Waverly to cap a strong season showdown. The win demonstrates the teams’ rising status in regional competition and sets up upcoming regional matchups.
Franklin County Commission and Harrison Township Zoning Board reopen a 20 month dispute over a non agricultural building used by Dodson Aviation. The plan seeks a mass injunction after notices to alleged violators, with enforcement limited to Harrison. The case tests township zoning authority and potential spot zoning concerns.
Franklin County Commission and Harrison Township Zoning Board face Dodson’s clash over land use. He accuses officials of favoritism and secrecy while defending his right to operate a business and store aircraft parts on his property. Dodson criticizes proposed zoning changes and county mismanagement, threatening court action if pressed.
In Ottawa Kansas many offices banks and agencies observe the holiday closures on Washington's Birthday while public schools and The Herald publish as usual. Federal offices close, state agencies stay open, and mail is delivered to post office boxes. U.S. Senator Gary Hart will speak at Kansas Democrats Washington Day dinner in Topeka, tying the observance to campaign announcements.
Ottawa University presents Michael Cristofer’s The Shadow Box at Municipal Auditorium. The Tony and Pulitzer winner explores death through intertwined stories of Agnes Felicity Joe and their families as Brian collapses mid dance demonstration. Performances continue at 8 tonight and Saturday.
In Topeka Gov. John Carlin denies endorsing a gasoline tax increase. House Speaker Mike Hayden claimed Carlin suggested he would consider it after a severance tax approval. Senate President Ross Doyen urged compromise as leaders discuss taxes and budget cuts amid legislative battles.
The National Weather Service station at the Ottawa Water Plant logged Thursday’s low at 32 and high at 60. Tonight will grow cloudy with lows 40 to 45. South to southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Saturday will be partly cloudy with highs 60 to 65 and winds turning west at 10 to 20 mph.
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