Woman appeals to God after propane tanks stolen in Ottawa
Ottawa resident Virginia Quintana reports two 5 gallon propane tanks vanished from her 24 foot 1998 Coachmen motor home. She placed a sign asking the thief to return the tanks under penalty from God and neighbors pray for the return. Police encourage reporting theft and say prevention reduces crime. A statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe now watches over the camper.
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Ottawa
North Cherry Street
Dennis Butler
Butler
Walmart
Dinner Train to Begin Operations in Franklin County
The Kansas Belle Dinner Train, operated by Midland Railway, wins a 3-0 approval for a special use permit from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners. The 22-mile, six-car dining railcar plans service starting Jan 26 with alcohol and theater productions to attract visitors, creating local jobs and business opportunities.
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Gregory
Midland Rail
Franklin
Douglas Counties
Douglas County
Kansas
Kansas Belle
Douglas
U.S. 59
Ottawa Junction
Pawnee Road
County Planning Commission
Larry Walrod
Walrod
Gene Hirt
Williamsburg
Ment
Hirt
Steve Harris
Ottawa teen reflects after hit and run damage
Ottawa teen Thomas recalls a Monday hit and run that cracked her brand new bumper and left her with bumps, a sore back, and knee pain. She did not seek medical help at the scene, and police classified the incident as a hit and run due to the motorist not reporting it. Doug Carder, senior writer for The Herald, notes the details.
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Ottawa careers fair highlights local future workforce
A $10,000 grant from American Eagle backed a career event in Ottawa with Franklin County Development Council Communities in Schools Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and Ottawa High School representatives. Students like James Pope Kiersten Eads and others spoke of talks with police and firefighters and future plans in psychology law enforcement and technology. Mayor Blake Jorgensen urged staying or returning to Ottawa for careers while organizers Finch Chappell and sponsors emphasized community support for local youth.
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Jeff Seymour
Franklin County Development Council
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Becky Nevergold
Cassie Myers
Ottawa Area
OHS
James Pope
Pope
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Eads
Blake Jorgensen
Ottawa
Finch
Franklin County
Chappell
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