Local diver aids in fatal Franklin County wreck
Franklin County rescue diver Jarod Franks from the Lincoln-Ottawa-Harrison Fire Department responded to a deadly crash near the Franklin County Miami County line. A 53 year old Garnett woman, Mary J Crawford, died after her southbound vehicle slid on ice, plunged into a pond over 88 feet deep. A female passenger survived, aided by a landowner with a kayak before rescue crews arrived. A second crash occurred at the same site while responders were on scene.
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Courtney Servaes
Herald Statt
Jarod Franks
Franklin County
Franks
Lincoln-Ottawa-Harrison
Miami County
Mary J. Crawford
Garnett
U.S. 169
Mark Schmidt
Greeley
Crawford
Schmidt
Divided by Time Original Owners Still Love Their Neighborhoods
Herald report on Ottawa’s Orchard Heights and other early subdivisions. Longtime residents like Barbara Netherland discuss why they built in 1963 when the area had few homes and now see lots aging, neighbors aging with the community, and homes for sale moving quickly as families stay tied to familiar streets.
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Marilyn
Joel Nardeen
Ottawa
Orchard Heights
Courtney Servaes
Herald
Netherlands
Barbara Netherland
Tammy
Ottawa's Orchard Heights housing sub division history
The Herald's Progress edition highlights Ottawa and Franklin County's heritage with a focus on Netherland and other original homeowners in Orchard Heights. Nearly fifty years on only six of the first owners remain as families age and pass on.
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Ottawa
Ottawa’s
Franklin County
Herald
School board to discuss Eisenhower Elementary closure
Ottawa School Superintendent Dean Katt told the board a closure is a necessary cost-cutting step to keep the district afloat. An informational meeting for parents and community members is scheduled for 6 30 p m Tuesday at Eisenhower Elementary School to discuss the future of the school and the potential savings exceeding 500000.
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Courtney Servaes
Herald
Eisenhower Elementary
Ottawa
Dean Katt
Eisenhower
Eisen
Salvation Army ends Franklin County partnership with United Way
The Salvation Army cuts ties citing yearly United Way allocations shrinking from $11,000 in 2000 to $1,000 for the coming year. Officials say rising demand for aid requires the organization to seek funds independently to meet Franklin County needs. Carroll notes appreciation for past support and wishes for success to United Way.
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Salvation Army
United Way
Go Meagan Patton
Franklin County
Carroll
United Means
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Wsdan Maner
David A. Flores
The
Ottawa Herald
Netherland
Hower
Katt
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