Jury selection in Ottawa child sex case begins Monday
The jury pool starts deliberations in the Eric Scratchfield case. He faces three felony counts including rape and aggravated sodomy stemming from an alleged spring 2011 incident. If convicted, he could face life with minimum 25 years per count. Trial suspend due to winter storm.
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Winter storm warning prompts travel bans in Franklin County
Franklin County Emergency Management issued a winter storm advisory urging residents not to travel, especially Tuesday morning. Those who must travel should prepare with gas, warm clothing, a charged phone, shovel, sand, and share travel plans. Nonessential county offices closed. plowing teams to address main roads first, then gravel. Some drift-prone areas may trap residents for days.
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Theft wave in Franklin County spurs police probe
A surge of daytime burglaries and thefts in Franklin County, totaling over 40 incidents since January, has investigators tallying more than 100000 dollars in stolen property. Items include jewelry, tools, a 1984 Dodge Ram, firearms, electronics, and farm equipment. Citizens may tip anonymously via Crime Stoppers up to 1000 dollars reward for arrests.
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Kansans weigh medical marijuana push amid political caution
The Kansas discussion on medical marijuana gains bipartisan dialogue with lawmakers Freeman and Knox urging constituent input on SB 9. Haley backs patient access as several residents share mixed views on legal use for cancer, AIDS, glaucoma and chronic pain.
Ottawa Daily Report Hospital Notes and Incidents Summary
On Saturday admissions include Robert Kennedy of Ottawa. Dismissals Friday include Genevie Hanes of Ottawa. Police logged arrests at 2 15 a.m. Friday on East Logan Street for Jennifer Dangerfield. At 5 38 p.m. Saturday Lucas Simpkins of Ottawa faces a Franklin County warrant. Incidents include a damaged company vehicle in the 900 block of South Cedar Street and threats reported in the 800 block of South Pecan Street. A 73-year-old Ottawa man reported damage to storage locks and a 42-year-old Ottawa woman reported an 11-year-old Ottawa boy bitten by an unknown dog. Disorderly conduct cited for Rocky Stephenson Jr. and Stephen Duval after an altercation. Accidents include a stop sign violation by William Price in a collision with Antonio Padilla. Ottawa Fire Department responded to two structure fire calls and multiple medical calls Friday through Sunday.
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Franklin County weighs in on Haley medical marijuana bill
Local online Herald poll shows 72 percent support the bill citing pain relief benefits and regulated access. Critics warn of safety risks and potential for illegal use while Haley defends medical marijuana as proven elsewhere and expects the law to pass and generate revenue.
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