RMH scholarships available for area students
The Ransom Memorial Hospital Auxiliary invites applications for its scholarship fund with a March 3 deadline. Pick up forms at the hospital information desk, Ottawa University counselor, and Neosho County Community College nursing counselor. Dorothy Mohr at 242-5785 for details.
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RMH
Ransom Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
S. Main
Ottawa University
Neosho County Community College Nursing
Dorothy Mohr
Franklin County District Court Criminal and Civil Docket Summary
Charges filed include John Weber for violation of roads bridges junkyard and salvage act with arraignment set for January 22. Civil actions involve multiple plaintiffs and defendants including Steven L. Thompson DDS versus Linda K. Duncan and numerous corporate suits. Domestic cases list divorces, protection from abuse, and parentage actions with hearings and dates in January and February.
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Franklin County
John Weber
Brenda Weber
Steven L. Thompson
Ottawa Phillips 66
Vance Elder
Wood Oil Co
Angel Gregg
Wal-Mart Stores
Sandra Kittson
Schwans Sales Enterprises
William Phillips Jr
Michelle Dellerman
Ransom Memorial Hospital
John
Jeffrey L. Hoenh
Erica M. Hoenh
Douglas J. Roby
Ryetta A. Roby
Jeffrey L. Porter
Christina Fishburn
Dorothy E. Scales
James E. Scales
Patricia Likes
David Likes, Srs
Cael
J. Mastel
Sheila D. Mastel
Benjamin F. Mastel
Srs
Brooke L. Hartley
Audra R. Hartley
Joshua J. Powell
James L. Riley
Deanna M. Riley
Jeri L. Lambert
Wayne M. Lambert
Emily H. Sousa
Ronald Paul Sousa
William C. Everett Jr
Carol J. Everett
Sandra L. Ferguson
Brandford L., Ferguson
Couple returns home to Ottawa to stay at Checkered Flag
Doc and Martha White have taken over the Checkered Flag Ribs and Pizza in Ottawa. They moved from Texas after retirement to care for Martha’s mother and chose to settle in Franklin County. The couple emphasizes loyal local customers, word of mouth, and a homey dining atmosphere as business slows but remains steady despite economic pressures.
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Herald
Franklin County
Doc
Martha Ste White
Doc White
Ottawa
Texas
Martha Sue White
Kansas
Wayne Aden
Wayne
Aden
Candace Jones Doe
Schools seek bond funds to ease classroom space disparities
Educators describe ongoing crowding and safety issues across Lincoln Garfield and Eugene Field buildings amid mobile classrooms and limited access. They cite Stage rooms doubled as classrooms, crowded hallways, and storage in boiler rooms, with termit e damage and leaking roofs raising concerns. Parents like Alan Cunningham support the bond as equity across schools.
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Cunningham
Collins
Lincoln
Ron Brummett
Christner
Garfield
P.E
Eugene Field
Alan Cunningham
Ottawa
Andy Gassaway
Agassaway
Otiawaheraid.com
Kansas Legislature Faces Health Mandate Costs And Sunday Liquor Debate
Session notes spell out moves to ease small business health mandate costs via a Health Partners Benefit Association plan. Wyandotte County moves push Sunday liquor sales against a state ban, while defamation cases prompt talk of repealing an archaic law. Child passenger safety gains stall, belts remain secondary offense. lawmakers debate strengthening laws or preserving status quo.
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Kansas
Wyandotte
Senate Transportation
Les Donovan
Wichita
Kansas Legislature
Kslegislature
Westar seeks new deadline for debt reduction plan
Westar Energy asked the Kansas Corporation Commission for more time to trim its debt and to permit new testimony from chief executive Jim Haines. The filing comes as Westar pursues a deal with ONEOK to repurchase up to 250 million of its own shares to raise cash.
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Westar
Topeka
Westar Energy Inc
Kansas Corporation Commission
Protection One
KCC
ECC
Commission
Jim Haines
Oneok Inc
Tulsa, Okla
ONEOK
Zakoura
Lottery sign spurs sales at local Co op store
A store displays a banner claiming a $100,000 lottery win, drawing customers who say the sign boosts sales. The Cooperative Market in Ottumwa notes strong lottery ticket sales, especially $1 scratch-offs, and reports recent $1 ticket winnings. The store operates daily 7 am to 11 pm and serves farmers and regulars. Laura Wulf can be reached at lwolf ottawaherald.com.
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Laura Wulf
Lwolf
Ottawaherald.com
Richmond Book Recognizes Common People in Community History
Residents arrived by covered wagon or orphan train and many locals earned doctorates. Alumni continue supporting Richmond with more than 450 contributors. Roeckers says ordinary people do wonderful things and deserve recognition. book details at ottawaherald.com.
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Richmond
Roeckers
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Bulletin Board
John Neal
Bethany Chapel Baptist
First Baptist
Deborah Henningsen
Richard Jackson
Ottawa Black Awareness Committee
Ottawa Library
the Daily Report
Milton L. Sampson
Mark Wright
RG Construction
Jack Sitlington
Candace Jones
NFIB
Praeger
Health Partners Benefit Association
Carla Stovall
Wyandotte County
Kansas City
Edwardsville
Rick Reborn
Ckansas City
Carol Marinovich
Sens
Derek Schmidt
R-Independence
David Haley
Associated Press
Jim Zakoura
Overland Park
Westar Electric
New York Stock Exchange
Kec
Wstates.com
Protectionone.com
VanWagenen
van Wagenen
Vickie Moss
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