Ottawa man arraigned on felony marijuana charges
Terry Lynn Rugg, a retired science teacher battling multiple cancers, waived a preliminary hearing and will be arraigned at 3 15 p.m. February 27 in Franklin County District Court in Ottawa. He faces felonies for cultivation of marijuana possession with intent to distribute and paraphernalia possession. His attorney says the drug aided chemotherapy and symptom relief. Marijuana remains illegal in Kansas for medical and recreational use.
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Franklin County District Court
S. Main St
Douglas P. Witteman
Rugg
Herald
John Boyd
Boyd
Kansas
Kitchen Fire Forcese Ottawa Family Evacuation
Ottawa firefighters battled a kitchen fire on South Cypress Street at 5:16 p.m. Saturday. The resident started grease on the stove, leading to fire in the stove microwave and two cabinets. No injuries reported. Red Cross contacted as the home had smoke damage and utilities were out. Estimated damage $1,500.
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South Cypress Street
Tim Matthias
Matthias
Red Cross
Legacy: Community leader Hay remembered by Lions and county officials
Steve Warren recalls Hay guiding Lions Club fundraisers and funnel cake sales at the Franklin County Fair. Dunn notes Hay’s leadership in civic groups, stance on county government changes, and financial acumen shaping the five member board’s budgeting. His varied public service earned him respect as a persistent, outspoken local figure.
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Hay
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Warren
Lions Club
Franklin County
Dunn
Annex
County Commission
Ottawa Daily Report of Admissions and Incidents
Admissions Friday Tabitha Scott Ottawa Sunday Jessica Adamson Ottawa Dismissals Friday Mary Shrakes Ottawa Sunday Tabitha Scott Ottawa Births Saturday Baby girl 7 pounds 3 ounces to Tabitha and William Porter Scott Ottawa Sunday Baby boy to Jessica and Storm Tyler Adamson Ottawa Police Arrests 3 51 p m Friday Ottawa Michael Henderson 46 Ottawa on Saline County warrant Incidents 1 15 p m Saturday Forest Park Madison Blakesley 20 Ottawa cited for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia case under investigation 9 10 p m Saturday 1100 block West 17th Street 22 year old Elsmore Missouri man battered by 27 year old Ottawa man case under investigation 4 31 p m Sunday 700 block North Sycamore Street 36 year old Ottawa woman breach of privacy harassment via telecommunication device by known male subject case under investigation Thefts 1 03 a m Saturday Casey s General Store unknown suspect stole property 2 06 p m Sunday 1100 block North Cherry Street 47 year old Ottawa man items missing from vehicle Thursday 800 block Main Street medical call 500 block East Seventh Street assist other agency Friday K 33 and I 35 motorist assist 4300 block K 33 assist other agency Saturday unfounded fire 400 block Main Street suspicious activity 700 block Main Street assist other agency Sunday 700 block Poplar Street assist other agency 900 block Main Street public assist Ottawa Fire Department 16 p m Saturday 700 block South Cypress Street kitchen fire Firefighters assisted with seven medical calls Friday through Sunday
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Ottawa
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Mary Shrakes
Tabitha
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Jessica
Storm
Tyler Adamson
Forest Park
N. Locust St
Madison
North Sycamore Street
Casey’s General
N. Main St
North Cherry Street
Main Street
East Seventh Street
Poplar Street
Ottawa Fire Department
South Cypress Street
Chamber awards honor Fred Searls for volunteer service
Coen presented the Quarterly Image Award to Fred Searls, praised as a great volunteer who has served on multiple Chamber committees. Searls is well known in the community for his work with Orscheln Farm and Home.
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Coen
Fred Searls
Searls
Orscheln Farm
Home
Ottawa
Ottawa awards entrepreneur for Loyd Builders largest project yet
Loyd Builders owner Josh Walker wins the 2016 Entrepreneur Award recognizing innovative growth and community impact. The award cites Loyd Builders' 50 year history of projects from medical offices to athletic facilities, highlighting Ottawa's economic development and job creation driven by local businesses. Richard Nienstedt, Ottawa city manager, receives the Russel Crites Award for community leadership and service roles with Big Brothers Big Sisters and local boards.
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Loyd Builders
Scott Schultz
Schultz
Richard Nienstedt
Russel Crites
Nienstedt
Blake Jorgensen
Read
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Franklin County
Elizabeth Layton Center For Hope and Guidance
Ottawa Recreation Commission
Ottawa Main Street Association
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
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