Ottawa students learn of King in essay contest prep
Sixth grade Twisters at Ottawa Middle School studied Martin Luther King Jr. as teachers led protest songs and the I Have a Dream speech. A local resident, Joe Wakefield Jr., spoke about racism and King rallies. Essays focused on a meaningful King life event. Contest sponsored by Ottawa Black Awareness Committee.
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Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King Jr
Ottawa Middle School
King
Jolene Alexander
Nancy Baylor
Marc Haney
Miriam Lemp
Joe Wakefield Jr
Ottawa
Ottawa Black Awarness Committee
Ottawa school board candidates face April election
The race includes Cal Lantis seeking a new four year term and Cheryl Sylvester seeking a second term. Filing closes January 26 at the Franklin County clerk’s office. The April 6 general election may include a March 2 primary. Lantis, a former member who resigned to avoid recall costs, wants to boost academics and district accountability while overseeing capital projects. Sylvester, currently board president, cites completed Ottawa Middle School construction and plans to review curriculum, block scheduling, and vocational programs at East Central. Both emphasize improving district performance and community involvement.
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Jack Maxwell
Sam Sheldon
Lantis
Franklin County Clerk’s Office
Cal Lantis Lantis
Coldwell
Lantis & Associates
Board of Education
Ottawa
Franklin County
Carol Ann
Leighann
East Central Vocational Cooperative
OMS
Sylvester
King Day events highlight civil rights strides in Ohio
In Columbus and across northwest Ohio, King Day activities include mall showcases and church gatherings to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and educate neighbors. King Day rides and museum free days appear in Cleveland, with MLK III set to speak in Toledo. Nearby farmer Jack Thomas recalls limited local conflict, noting King’s impact varied by region.
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Cleveland
Martin Luther King III
Toledo
Jack Thomas
Defiance
Paulding County
Indiana
Ottawa area hospital notes and police reports summary
The Daily Report records Friday through Sunday hospital notes for Ottawa and nearby towns, including births of two sons to Belinda Spillman and Quinton Wilson and to Melanie Taylor and James Davis. police arrests span several counties with suspects from Ottawa and Pomona, plus numerous fights threats and traffic incidents, with victims and locations listed and multiple court appearances planned.
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Joe W. Ferns
Belinda Spillman
Melanie Taylor
Ottawa
Lyle Doty
Quenemo
Dena J. Seeley
Pomona
Ethel Randall
Carl Messick
Jesse Butler
Perry Franks
Betty Spooner
Amanda Freeman
Garnett
Frances Randel
Williamsburg
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Fred
Katie Adamson
Branson
Council
Palackesader
Lois Jones
Ottawa High School
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School
Jennifer Galatia
Katie Stewart
Brett Burgoon
Galatia
Stewart
Burgoon
Teal Ludwick
Kyle Sullivan
Adam Hathaway
Nick Wilson
Jacob Williamson
Mark Paquett
OHS
Brent Wheeler
Gulf Navy
Phillip W. Raiser
Mediterranean Sea
Arabian Gulf
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Raiser
NATO
France
Greece
Italy
Spain
Turkey
Osage City High School
Larry Nigh
Kansas Army National Guard
Kansas Statehouse
Bill Graves
Kansas Air and Army National Guards
Highway Patrol
Inner Springs
Tanner Stransky
Tyler Stransky
First United Methodist Church
Bonner Springs
Tyler
Tanner
Basehor Elementary School
Basehor Linwood High School
Barbara
Frank Stransky
Lillian Stransky
Maxine Willhite
Banner
Eagle Scouts
Ottawa Education Association
Coleman
Columbus
Northwest
Ohio
Thomas
King's Brosaee
South
the Daily Report
Charity Lynn Schultz
Olathe
Bee
Michael Wayne Holler
Richmond
Kansan
Ransom Memorial Hospital
S. Main
Us-59
Galveston
California Terrace
the Hill Bar & Grill
USSC
Police News
Terry L. Criqui
Shah and
Cedar
A&t Towing & Radiator Repair
Main
Michael D. Bishop
Eighth
Poplar
Brent S. Letts
Riley Road
Scott M. Callaghan
N. Cedar
Fourth
M Ipal Court
Derry Queen North
N. Main
Leonard Theodore Barber
N. Sycamore
Ricky W. Linneman
South Princeton
Linneman
Albert Ovtown
Eele Crim
Walter L. Preston
S. Locust
Lynn Ball
North Sycamore
South Walnut
South Poplar
North Prowler
East Hamblin
North Mulberry
South Willow
Econo Lodge
S. Fight
North Main
East Fight
Sinope
Marion Via
Osage Caunahot
Lincoln
North Cherry
Connie S. Powell
Lane
John R. Weber
Selma Ann Morehead
Osage City
Logan and
Spruce
David D. Ferguson
S. Willow
Morehead
Vicky D. Crowley Logan
N. Spruce
Howard H. Johnson
Nevada Terrace
Enterprise Leasing Company
Overland
Homewood Rest
I-35
le Loup
I- 35
Shawnee Road
Mulberry
North Walnut
Wellsville
Edgewood Drive
Wellaville
Cedar Square
S. Cedar
North Center Avenue
East Medical
South Lacwaty
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