Masons to present 50 year pins at Pomona Lodge
M W Grand Master Mark Nelson will present 50 year pins to Raymond Stankard and Gene Miller during a pot luck supper at 6:30 p.m. February 25 at the Masonic Lodge of Pomona hall. All Masons and their wives are invited along with friends. bring your own table service. The pin presentation follows the supper.
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Mark Nelson
Raymond Stankard
Gene Miller
Masonic Lodge
Pomona Hall
Daily Report Hospital Notes and Police News
Admissions list Ottawa residents Jane Smith Marjorie Leach Larissa Garrett Edna Kreusch and Warren Noe with others from Princeton and Pomona on Monday. Thefts include yard ornaments in the 700 block of W 23rd for 150 dollars and beef cuts in Princeton for 200 dollars. Arrests include Forrest J Hamilton for DUI and open container with 650 dollar bond and William J Phillips on a Johnson County warrant. Accidents involve multiple vehicle incidents on Main Woodson Road and Mulberry with various damages and no severe injuries. Ambulance calls record medical emergencies and sick calls across several blocks on Monday.
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Jane Smith
Marjorie Leach
Larissa Garrett
Edna Kreusch
Ottawa
Warren Noe
Pomona
Sals Tracy
W. 23Rd
Princeton
Forrest J. Hamilton
Williamsburg
S. Main
William J. Phillips
Sycamore
U.S
Johnson County
N. King
Clarence V. Scott
Woodson Road
George E. Elgsti
Main
Elgsti
Susan P. Skiles
Rock Creek
S. Mulberry
Richard Hawkins
S. Lincoln
Skiles
Delta
Mary C. Herrick
Megan
Indiana Road
Keokuk
Herrick
S. Cedar
Fire triggers meth lab bust at Miller's Dam cabin
A cabin at 1004 Labette Terrace caught fire prompting a methamphetamine lab raid. Deputy Mike Voigts found paraphernalia, then the Drug Enforcement Unit recovered more items. A suitcase hidden on site held meth items. Amber Elizabeth Jones, 36, Ottawa, was jailed on possession and manufacturing charges. Robert Malliet’s ownership info was sent to the county attorney.
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Herald
Miller’s Dam
Brad Gilges
Franklin County
Gilges
Amber Elizabeth Jones
Ottawa
Robert Malliet
Fires blamed on electrical problems in Cutler area
Cutler-Rantoul Fire Chief Joe Schweiger said two February house fires were believed electrical in origin. The Leroys and Yohes lost their homes, with officials noting suspicions tied to the term ice storm but lacking conclusive proof.
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Herald
Cutler-Rantoul
Joe Schweiger
Alan
Vicky Leroy
Jay
Teresa Yohe
Leroys
Yohes
Cutler
Schweiger
Senate panel endorses map shifting Kansas districts
The Senate Reapportionment Committee endorsed a revised congressional redistricting plan, sending it to the full Senate. The map would extend the 1st District across the state while altering Lawrence’s placement, drawing backlash from minority Democrats and balancing GOP aims with census changes.
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Topeka
Kansas
Senate
GOP
U.S. House
Lawrence
Dennis Moore
Anthony Hensley
Dtopeka
Ed Pugh
Wamego
Tim Huelskamp
Fowler
Huelskamp
Jerry Moran
Jim Ryan
Todd Tiahrt
Legislative and Board of Education
Net metering stalls as Kansas lawmakers weigh wind power bill
Harris News Service reports Kansas legislators debate HB 2713 to allow net metering for private wind and solar generation. Critics say utilities subsidize others and rates may rise short term, while proponents urge easier private investment and future capacity gains. Senate and House members signal limited support this year but explore a wind generation co op alternative.
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Harris News Service
Topeka
Greg Bryant
Robinson
House Utilities
Carl Holmes
Kansas
Holmes
Walker Hendrix
Citizens’ Utilities Ratepayers Board
Tom Sloan
R-Lawrence
Sloan
South K C Hopes Historic Trails Revive Region
South Kansas City civic leaders and businesses are restoring remnants of the Santa Fe Oregon and California Trail to rebuild stressed communities. The National Park Service has provided over $50,000 in matching funds for frontier trail projects amid broad private and public investment. More than two dozen groups including Hickman Mills School District Aventis Pharmaceuticals and Lafarge Corp are raising money and pursuing grants. It all begins in Independence where the trail started.
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Kansas City, Mon
Kansas City
Oregon
National Park Service
Hickman Mills
Aventis Pharmaceuticals
Lafarge Corp
Lou Austin
California
Independence
Ottawa considers impact fees and mobile home rules changes
From The Front Page share would be 7800 dollars. City staff to study impact fees on undeveloped parcels along Blackhawk Milner and Davis streets near Fairway Vista and Eisenhower Road north of 15th. Fees apply when tying to utilities and would appear on deeds. City clerk Scott Bird notes. City staff also to review mobile home regulations after a resident complaint by Chris Albright. Ottawa Youth Council members testified in a Topeka hearing about community service. The City Commission meets Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. with school board and county commissioners at noon at Ottawa Middle School. Cleon Rickel, Ottawa Herald.
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Jackson
Blackhawk
Milner
Chris Albright
Albright
John Merrell
Ottawa Youth Council
Topeka
City Commission
Ottawa School Board
Ottawa Middle School
Ottawaherald.com
Panel weighs shield law for reporters in Kansas
Media groups pressed the Kansas House Federal and State Affairs Committee to approve a shield law protecting reporters from compelled source disclosures in court and grand juries. The bill would allow judges to order disclosure only after a closed session and if no alternatives exist and public interest is strong. Critics warned it could overreach while committing to journalistic responsibility. A subcommittee was formed to study the measure. Chair Mays called the odds about 50 50.
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Johnson County
Lawrence
Schmidt
Senate
Chambers
Dave Kerr
R-Hutchinson
Lana Oleen
Manhattan
Senate Judiciary Committee
House Federal and State Affairs Committee
Kansas Legislature
Kslegislature
EE Paiss
Topeka
House Committee
Federal and State Affairs Committee
Mike Kautsch
University of Kansas
Kansas Journalism School
Kansas Sunshine Coalition For Open Government
Bill Mason
Rel Dorado
Doug Mays
R-Topeka
Tony Powell
Richita
Dan Williams
Rosathe
Rick Reborn
Cansas City
Mays
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Daily Report
Derek Schmidt
Johnson and Wyandotte
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Ler
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Wichita
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