Chamber Coffee at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance site
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a coffee at 8 a.m. Thursday at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, 111 W. 2nd. Bob Shields, longtime Chamber member and current building owner, led renovation of the former First National Bank site.
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Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
W. 2Nd
Bob Shields
Northwestern
First National Bank
Shields
Ottawa Area
Channel 4 cagers to host Habitat game at Ottawa U
A Saturday charity basketball event at Ottawa University Wilson Field House features Fox Channel 4 team led by Gary Lezak and a Habitat for Humanity all-star squad with local sponsors. Proceeds support Franklin County Habitat for Humanity. Tickets $2 adults $1 students.
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Franklin County
Habitat For Humanity
Ottawa University
Wilson Field House
Gary Lezak
Fox Channel 4
WDAF
Habitat
Bill Allegre
Allegre Pharmacy
Glen Cahill
Optometrist
Derek Chappell
Jordan and Chappell Law Firm
David Drumright
Drumright Welding
Kirk Ferguson
Franklin County Community Corrections
Richard Jackson
ECKAN
Darnell Johnson
Kay Pedersen
Briscoe Pharmacy
Cahilil
South Star Chrysler
Ray Dean Steanson
School board race shapes future of district facilities
In a close primary result, Lowry leads with 703 votes, followed by Cal Lantis, as the community weighs alternatives to demolition and a potential bond issue. Incumbents and other candidates tally votes, with three positions to be filled in the April 1 general election amid concerns over maintenance and planned refurbishment.
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Bob Bezek Jr
Lowry
Cal Lantis
Marcia Mitchell
Teresia Templeton
Bill Ketchum
Jim Cain
Max Attebery
Attebery
Ludwick
Ballpark plan discussed for Richmond field use this year
Stevenson and McMahon floated a possible compromise with Freeman to allow younger teams to host home games at the Richmond ballfield. McMahon cautioned optimism is low, but both hope a solution may let younger players participate as the country readies to say, Play ball.
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Jay Thorn
Richmond
The
Recreation Commission
Stevenson
McMahon
Freeman
Ottawa runoffs hinge on April vote in city commission race
Downtown Ottawa campaign heats up as incumbent Finch touts support across precincts and vows to listen to residents while pushing to revitalize the downtown and trim government costs. Challenger Hernandez reflects on a federal discrimination suit and remains active in the community as voters prepare for April 1 general election and April runoffs. Final certified results to be issued Friday after canvass by Franklin County officials.
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City Commission
Finch
Ottawa
Hernandez
Franklin County
Shaun Perry
Trail compromise on rail trail land in Kansas
Senator Tyson seeks a path to continue rail trail work from Garnett to Ottawa while addressing adjoining landowners concerns. The plan converts the Garnett Ottawa section into a state park, keeps the Garnett Iola phase outside park bounds until funding is secured, and creates a five person task force to study landowner rights and state compliance with rail trail laws.
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Parker Republican
Tate
Kansas
Richmond
Ottawa
Garnett
House
Senate
House Tourism Committee
Senate Committee
Steve) Williams
KDWP
Iola
Congress
Weather Outlook Partly Rain Snow Mix Then Clearing
The forecast calls for a rain and snow mix ending with snow showers. Accumulations of 1 to 2 inches possible before midnight. Lows mid 20s northw est wind 15 to 20 mph. Near 100 percent precipitation chance. Friday and Saturday mix or rain possible in northwest and east and south regions. Lows upper 20s to near 40s. Highs 40s to 50s. Sunday showers likely in parts with highs in the 40s and 50s.
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