Chapel rebuilt with 1858 Wesleyan ties and Osborne gift
Thatcher leads restoration near turn of the century area as Sproxton villagers support the moved chapel. Baker bought and transported the chapel last year with England workers dismantling it in June and numbering stones. By fall nearly 200 crates arrived containing iron stone pieces leaded glass and fittings. Masons now fit exterior walls with completion expected mid to late summer honoring R R Osborne's late wife and funded by his $1 million gift linking early Methodists to the university.
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Sproxton
Baker
England
Olathe
R.R. Osborne
University
County Issues Burning Ban Extended for a Week
Franklin County commissioners impose a week long burning ban for fields, wildlands, and debris with exceptions for crop survival only when written approval by the local fire chief is given. Trash burns may occur if covered. Violations carry up to $500 fine and misdemeanor charges. enforced by police and fire chiefs. A proposed yearly burn permit system was discussed, requiring 911 notifications with permit numbers.
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Charles Mavity
Buchanan Faces Attacks Amid GOP Circle of Support
The piece notes Pat Buchanan maintaining an inclusive, global leadership message as he campaigns in South Carolina, South Dakota and Colorado, while Senator Bob Dole frames the race as a good versus evil clash. Russian ally Vladimir Zhirinovsky praises Buchanan, who plans a candidates forum in Arizona ahead of its primary.
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Buchanan
South Carolina
South Dakota
Colorado
Senate
Bob Dole
Vladimir Zhirinovsky
Zhirinovsky
Russia
Moscow
Dole
New Hampshire
Forum Tonight
Arizona
County hears property tax exemption dispute in Franklin County
County commissioners Wednesday heard Jim Robinson of His Way Ministries argue for property tax exemption on a 210 acre Franklin County site bought in 1991 and used for ministry work. They noted a pending judicial review and that the case is under litigation. The board also considered buying efficiency via purchase orders, but no decision was reached.
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Anklin County
Jim Robinson
His Way Ministries
Robinson
San Francisco
Franklin County
Steve Brown
Brown
Mavity
Tom Weigand
Weigand
Larry Wright
Murray McGee
McGee
Ottawa
Ted McCurdy
McCurdy
Franklin County rail-trail debate draws regional support
County officials weigh developing the Franklin County rail-trail as a recreation and tourism asset with 990000 residents within an hour drive while opponents cite concerns from residents. Ottawa leaders urge county action as tourism director outlines asset inventory and intercity tours.
Weather forecast and local hydro data update
Partly cloudy tonight with a low in the lower 40s and light to moderate south winds. Extended look shows Saturday highs mid 40s to mid 50s with lows around 20 northwest to the 30s southeast and a chance of rain or storms mainly central and east on Sunday. Temperatures vary into the 10 to 50s through Monday with flurries possible west and rain central and east. Reservoir levels and river outflows are listed for Clinton Hillsdale Melvern Pomona with recent readings and barometer at 30.10 inches. sunset 6:06 pm. sunrise 7:03 am.
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Ottawa
Herald
Clinton
Hillsdale
Melvern
Pomona
Brownback urges values focus amid youth on crime and welfare
Senator Brownback speaks to students about crime as a moral issue and calls for family and value restoration. He cites 1969 events, notes higher single-parent births and welfare concerns, and argues fathers should pay child support with nationwide pursuit if needed.
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Brownback
Moon Landing
Woodstock
Moon acquitted in Texas assault case
Richmond Texas AP reports after under 30 minutes of deliberations a jury acquitted Warren Moon the Minnesota Vikings quarterback of assaulting his wife during a summer argument.
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Richmond
Texas
Minnesota
Town & Country Sale and Community Dinner Event Notes
A combined notice lists a sidewalk sale at Town & Country Supply on February 24 and a Black History Month community dinner potluck at Elliott Hall, First Baptist Church. It also mentions recycling weekdays, a local address on Main Street, insulation and Brown Taylor Bros. Construction with winter rates and a contact number.
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Town & Country Supply
Princeton
Elliott
1St Baptist Church
Taylor Bros
Ottawa Herald Classified Rates 1995 Ottawa Kansas
The Ottawa Herald lists advertising and subscription rates effective October 1 1995. It shows monthly three month six month and annual prices for city rural and mail delivery options across Ottawa Franklin Miami and surrounding counties with state tax included and all costs in advance.
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Ottawa
Kansas
John D. Montgomery
Vay Bomis
Tom Love
Debra Challis
Gene Kelsey
Wayne Snow
Presa
Joan Roseman
Franklin County
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anderson Counties
State of Kansas
Itata
Ito
The
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
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American Heart Association
America
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Gop
Powell
ABC
Himself
Sioux Falls
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Franklin
McCown
Anderson County
Matt Matthews
5Th
21St Street
Gene Ramsey
Kansas Department of Transportation
Jay Thomson
Carol Hicks
Midland Dairy Council
Sacred Heart
Chelsea Bien
KC Wolf
Bien
Moon
Fr.co
Uay
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