Purse snatching string hits Ottawa area shops
Ottawa Police investigate four related, weekend thefts in area stores including Country Mart Dollar General Kramer Drug and Market Antiques. Capt. Randy Allan says wallets were taken or misplaced and investigators are pursuing leads while noting the incidents may not be connected.
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Kansas debates ESL funding amid audit findings
The audit questions ESL reporting across districts and notes uneven use of bilingual aid. It cites districts with many ESL students receiving varying per pupil funding while others report few or none. Legislators warn against cutting support as immigrant populations grow in western Kansas.
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Ottawa Herald Bulletin Board notices
Public event announcements welcome two days ahead by fax email mail or in person at The Ottawa Herald. Non commercial events open to the public may be announced free. USD 290 Special Services offers free developmental screening for children up to five in Ottawa schools call 785 229 8110 ext 1151 for appointments. Office at 123 W Fourth St Ottawa KS 66067.
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Private schools wary of Kansas voucher plan
A Kansas plan proposing five thousand dollar scholarships for low income or underperforming students to attend private schools drew early criticism. Private school leaders including Jack Herbert Nick Compagnone and Bob Voboril say they have not been consulted as the idea lingers after Corkins asked the Board of Education to pause.
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Wilderness to Wal-Mart offers Franklin County history tour
Deb Barker reveals local past from Ottawa’s Main Street to Silkville in a two hour slide lecture at the Franklin County Records Center. She traces Native American relocation, a famed statue on the courthouse lawn, and preservation challenges for old newspapers and photos. Readers are invited to attend future talks and support the Historical Society with donations or volunteers.
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