Walgreens Move Prompts Ottawa House Removals
Walgreen store plans to open at the northeast corner of 15th and Main will force Don Marconette to move two houses from the site. One was inherited from his aunt Leona Jones and the other he bought. both will be moved to near Centropolis as they are reconfigured for relocation. The move, set to begin mid August, follows permits filed with Ottawa Planning and Codes.
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Severe storms bring heavy rain hail and damage in Franklin County
Lightning and hail swept across Franklin County before the Fourth of July weekend. Storms dumped nearly 4 inches of rain and golf-ball sized hail, causing tree damage and power outages. Emergency director Alan Radcliffe said the northwest part of the county faced the worst damage and road crews must repair washed-out roads and clear downed limbs, with some work delayed by the holiday.
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Pomona
Franklin County
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Alan Radcliffe
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Topeka rushes to meet deadline
Kansas lawmakers race against a near deadline as the Supreme Court demands an extra 143 million for public schools. The House and Senate pass rival funding plans while negotiations continue, with Gov Sebelius urging completion and Attorney General Kline seeking more time. A constitutional amendment to curb court power remains a flashpoint as 445,000 students and 64,000 staff face an August start.
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Kansas House weighs vote on constitutional curbs on judiciary
House Republicans press for a proposed constitutional amendment to limit state court and executive authority over appropriations after lawmakers allot funds. The measure, tied to a $139 million education bill, follows a Kansas Supreme Court order for $143 million for public schools, fueling a special session. Debate centered on separation of powers and payback against perceived activist judges.
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Mike Peterson
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Breen
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