J C Penney Display and Ottawa Store Fire Summary
A Franklin County archival photo shows a J C Penney window display for Sew and Save Week in Ottawa in a former store on South Main Street. The Rohrbaugh building, built in 1923, burned March 1 1992 causing over 400000 in merchandise losses. A month later J C Penney’s announced it would not reopen a retail Ottawa store, with merchandise possibly shipped to a merchant.
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J.C. Penney
South Main Street
J.B. Muecke
Rohrbaugh
Herald
J.C. Penney’s
Ottawa
Magna Carta exhibit draws excitement at local schools
Kyriakas and OHS teachers plan student visits to the Magna Carta display marking its 800th anniversary. The document, created in England, is described as the blueprint of democracy and a major world history learning opportunity. Contact Steelman at 785 242 6000 or jsteelman at franklin coks.org for presentations. More details at the Kansas attorney general site.
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Kyriakos
Europe
Atlantic
England
American Bar Association
Steelman
Jsteelman
Franklincoks.org
Attorney General
Ag.ks.gov
Magnacarta
Chamber eyes converting VIC into community center
Chamber officials discussed transitioning the Franklin County VIC building to a community center with two funding streams from transient guest tax and rentals. Volunteers totaled 212 hours in January as the VIC seeks greater visibility, better use of space, and branding to attract visitors and locals.
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Coen
TGT
Board of County Commissioners
Brown
Franklin County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Chamber
VIC
Rader
John
Renaud
Lisa and Daisy Seek Forever Homes From Shelter
Lisa, a female Labrador Retriever Mix born 11 13 2012, loves humans and dogs. Daisy, a Hound Pointer Mix born 05 12 2016, is friendly with adults kids and other dogs. Thomas, a loving cat, seeks a second chance with families.
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Lisa
Daisy
Thomas
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The
Franklin County Historical Society
Kyriakas
OHS
Susan
Igure
Lyndon Building Materials
Lyndon, KS
Adopt A Pet
Princeton
Cottonwood Animal Hospital
N. Hwy
K-68
Lary E. Mages
D.V.M
Kent A. Lancaster
Laura E. Erwin
Emery
Prairie Paws Animal Shelter
Prairiepaws.org
Selene
Petfinder.org
PrairiePaws
Spm
Ottan
Amous Brand
AREL
Ward Armory
Mpl
Peuet
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