Web Wars and Free Franklin County Online Debate
The piece notes a forum titled Free Franklin County moderated by Wendell Barker, former county attorney, who attends most Franklin County Commission meetings. It highlights local residents using Web discussion groups like Yahoo to voice opinions on county government disputes beyond traditional media.
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Wendell Barker
Cleg
Rickel Herald
Ottawa
Franklin County
Yahoo
Franklin County Commission
Free Franklin County Site Sparks Online Row Over County Officials
A Kansas county clash over an online forum pits county clerk Shaun Perry against four of five county commissioners. The Free Franklin County site, run by moderator Barker, defends Perry and attacks the commissioners, drawing in supporters and critics as it chronicles local government openness and election concerns.
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Shaun Perry
Barker
Perry
Franklin County
Kansas
Gunshots report sparks arrest after Liberty Street shooting
Police searched for a shooting suspect after a Friday incident on the 700 block of Liberty Street. A man was arrested on charges of discharging a firearm within city limits, though his identity remained unknown. His unidentified brother was a witness and possible victim. Officers arrived around 10 p.m. following reports of an argument and gunfire with no clear target. The arrestee suffered injuries at the scene. the extent was not disclosed.
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Newhip
Randy Allan
Franklin County Detention Center
Randy Alan
To.a
Liberty Street
Allan
Anoth
Pomona Voters Set Primary For City Council Race
Pomona residents vote Tuesday in Franklin County's only spring election. Kim Stankard seeks re election while Carol Hopkins and Kendrick Keeton did not file. The primary narrows a field that also includes Karalya Slocum and other candidates.
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Herald Statt
Pomona
Kim Stankard
Carol Hopkins
Kendrick Keeton
Franklin County
Stankard
Karalya Slocum
Pine Wood Derby heats draw eight packs across districts
Wellsville Pack 3063 Cub Scouts Sebaston Steele Ethan Myers Colt Hudson and Paola Pack 3105 Cub Scout Scott Ingram watch Pine Wood Derby cars at the Ottawa National Guard Armory. Twin Rivers District event Saturday morning drew eight packs from Franklin Miami Anderson and Linn counties with 48 scout cars and 78 open division entries.
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Wellsville
Sebaston Steele
Ethan Myers
Colt Hudson
Paola
Scottingram
Ottawa National Guard Armory
Twin Rivers
Franklin
Miami
Anderson
Linn
Mardi Gras Returns Stir New Orleans With Colorful Parades
Tourists and locals packed the streets as the Carnival season kicked off in New Orleans six months after Katrina. Parade krewes Endymion and Bacchus rolled despite weather threats, drawing crowds eager for life and economic revival as residents noted a rebirth for the city.
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New Orleans
Barbara Sykes
Teving
Aeane
Bale
Stephanie Hall
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Dr. Weaver
Jacob Ingram
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Bacchus
Lori Caswell
Chesapeake
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