County eyes night gates as teen littering hits annex lot
Ottawa residents face litter, broken bottles, and car damage at the county office annex parking lot. Police Chief Jeff Herrman says the force can patrol if the county requests, stressing a visible presence to deter troublemakers without intimidation. John D. Montgomery.
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Franklin County
Annex
South Main
County Commission
Ottawa
Jeff Herrman
Haley Park
Main Street
John D. Montgomery
North Korea seeks dialogue after maritime incident
North Korea said it regrets the coast guard incident off South Korea and hopes it spurs dialogue. It urged renewed inter Korean talks and four nation talks with the United States to turn misfortune into peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
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Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
North Korea
Yi Chin
South Shi
South Korea
United States
Korean Peninsula
A Christmas of lonely hearts in Ottawa
A divorced father details his impressions of his son Beau choosing music and his efforts to support independent taste. The piece reflects on family bonds, Christmas gifts, the Beetles, Alabama and Garth Brooks, plus a critical note about Ottawa Middle School lights and a Santa display by the Marais des Cygnes River.
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Beau
Alabama
Dad
Tess
Garth Brooks
Garth
Ottawa
Ottawa Middle School
Ottawa High School
OMS
Fifth and Main
Santa
Reindeer
Marais Des Cygnes
His
Ol' Mary
Scott Construction
Franklin Countians Thank Local Helpers For Christmas Miracle
A Franklin County family thanks Sheriff Deputy Brett Carey, Andy from Andy's Wrecker and Repair Service, and an unnamed ambulance driver for aiding a stranded car on I 35. Their quick response and transport to Blue Springs ensured the family could return home to celebrate Christmas.
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Franklin County
Brett Carey
Andy
Sheriff's Department
Brett
Ottawa
Blue Springs
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Government Contacts a Representative Contact List
A list of government contact details for federal and state offices. Includes President Bill Clinton at The White House address and the White House switchboard, U.S. Senators Nancy Kassebaum Baker and Sam Brownback with their Washington and state offices, and a Republican Party representative in Topeka with temporary and campaign contact numbers.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
Nancy Kassebaum Baker
Russell Senate
Topeka Campaign
Wrong numbers spark Royko style mischief and power plays
Mike Royko turns wrong numbers into comic exchanges from childish voices to a Los Angeles corporate scout. The column recalls calls where parents’ bills fall and a caller seeks corporate data. The Big Heat title appears as a playful jab at office hierarchies.
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Mike Royko
Delia
Los Angeles
Comptroller’s Office
California
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