Franklin County Crime Stoppers expands anonymous tip options
The Franklin County Crime Stoppers program now offers multiple anonymous reporting channels. Residents can submit tips via Facebook, text to 274637 or CRIMES, the TipSubmit Mobile app, online at www.tipsoft.com, or by calling 888 311 TIPS or 888 311 8477. Communities served include Ottawa Wellsville Centropolis Pomona Williamsburg Richmond Princeton Lane Rantoul LeLoup and rural areas.
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Prescott to Join Schmidt Staff as Legislative Liaison
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt will appoint Osage City Republican Willie Prescott as legislative liaison after Prescott completes his current House term on January 14. Prescott, a farmer and former Osage County Commissioner, served in the House since 2008 and was re-elected in 2010 before losing this year's primary amid redrawn districts.
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Elks Hoop Shoot Contest Set for Sunday in Ottawa
Ottawa Elks Lodge No 803 hosts the annual Hoop Shoot for children ages 8 through 13 at Ottawa Middle School. Registration starts at 1 30 p m and the contest begins at 2 p m. Entry is free with parental accompaniment and non scuffing shoes. Local winners advance to district state regional and national events based on scores.
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Franklin County Crime Stoppers seeks two wanted suspects
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office requests information on Jessica Blackstone a 27 year old pregnant white female about 5 feet 5 inches and 130 pounds known in Williamsburg Osawatomie and Kansas City areas and Nicholas Griffin a 33 year old white male about 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds known in Ottawa area both wanted under federal indictments for drug charges Call 888 311 TIPS or 888 311 8477 with anonymous tips Reward up to 1000 for information leading to arrests
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Daily Report Admissions and Dismissals and Arrests
Admissions Friday Gloria Schroeder Ottawa Sunday Jeffrey Lantis Quenemo. Dismissals Friday Mary Jane Epps Wellsville Judy Lanning Ottawa Mariah Morrison Overbrook. Sheriff's Department arrests list multiple incidents Thursday and Sunday including Steven White Princeton 24 suspected narcotics possession. Tony Acevedo California City 41 suspected driving while suspended. Thomas Sidney 56 and Cynthia Sidney 59 Love land Ohio suspected marijuana possession. Teresa Jackson 49 Leavenworth suspected DUI and suspended. Police Department arrests include Jacobs Hobbs 21 Ottawa suspected methamphetamine with intent to sale marijuana paraphernalia fled from officers. other traffic infractions, underage marijuana arrest in Vassar area, and several vehicle incident reports with no injuries.
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Quenemo
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Wellsville
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Mariah Morrison
Overbrook
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Princeton
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California City
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Cynthia Sidney
Loveland
Ohio
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Rock Creek
Teresa Jackson
Leavenworth
South Cherry Street
Jacobs Hobbs
Hobbs
Miami County
North Main Street
Thefts Reported Across Ottawa Area This Weekend
The 1900 block of Nebraska Road saw a co owner report a theft with a $2172 loss at 11 29 a m Sunday. At 9 11 p m on West Franklin Street Pomona a Dollar General worker said an unknown man stole items. case under investigation. Fire, accidents include Old U S 59 and Woodson Road Ottawa 5 14 p m Wednesday and 3620 Montana Road at 11 34 a m Friday with a train oil leak. Firefighters handled nine medical calls Friday through Sunday.
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Ottawa Police Log Shows Assault and Protective Custody
At 2:27 a.m. on Saturday in the 1600 block of South Main Street a 23-year-old Ottawa man reported being battered by a known 23-year-old Pomona man. At 3:06 a.m. on Saturday in the 100 block of North Main Street a 38-year-old Ottawa man was placed in protective custody after threats to harm himself. At 8:01 p.m. Saturday in the 500 block of South Hickory Street a 31-year-old Ottawa woman was placed in protective custody after taking too many pills.
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Habitat project near funding target for Bethea home
Habitat Franklin County pushes to raise about $20,000 to finish a 1,474 square foot four bedroom two bath home at 740 S Elm St Ottawa. Volunteers and tradesmen have advanced exterior work. interior tasks remain. Donors may call (785) 242-2600 or visit habitatfranklincounty.org for contributions.
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Whitney Bethea
Habitat Organization
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Niylah
Shavion
Devion
Kyrie
Colton Waymire
Waymire
Future Habitat For Humanity of
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Betheas
Closure of Local Sports Bar Ends 20-Year Run
Drake Pickering and staff lament the sudden closing of Clements Sports Bar after two decades serving traditional American food. Financial struggles and slow business pushed the decision, with plans to transfer inventory to other Clements restaurants. Regulars express sadness as owners Lana and the other staff are praised for dedication.
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