Stormy Fourth of July rains hit county hard
Severe storms Thursday brought nearly four inches of rain and golf ball sized hail. County emergency director Alan Radcliffe said the northwest corner bears most damage with road washouts, tree limbs, and widespread outages. Road crews prioritize county roads before holiday delays. In Ottawa Walgreens plans prompt a house move from 15th and Main, with three other moves planned to clear seven lots for the store.
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O Connor to retire from Supreme Court bench
Justice Sandra Day O Connor announces retirement after 24 years on the Supreme Court marking the end of a pivotal swing vote on abortion and the death penalty. At 75 she expects to depart before the next term begins in October or once her successor is confirmed, with no immediate White House nominee named.
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Kansas coach says J R Giddens will transfer to a new school
Bill Self announced star guard J R Giddens will transfer to another program. Baker University plans a fall Hall of Fame induction for five former athletes, highlighting school history.
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Cedar Street Detour As Cedar Street Rebuilds In Ottawa
Local notices list detour details for Cedar Street reconstruction guiding drivers to the Ottawa Herald south parking lot via First or Second Street alleys. Also advertised are a July 7 40 p.m Christmas in July event, a July 8 charity draw with door prizes, and a general tourism note for Southwest canyons tours.
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Batman Begins Review: A Realistic Gotham Hero Emerges
A first rate major motion picture that redefines Batman. The film delivers strong acting from Freeman, Caine, Holmes, and Neeson with a clever, more grounded take on the legend. Gotham feels real and Bruce Wayne’s true identity resonates through the action.
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Alfred
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Busy Fourth of July Weekend Events Around Town
A sprawling list of July happenings across Ottawa and neighboring cities includes theatre productions like Driving Miss Daisy at ACT Ottawa and Footloose at Starlight Theatre, parades at Main Street Princeton, and a Fourth of July celebration with VFW at north U.S. 59. Outdoor concerts, ski and boat shows, a Day Out With Thomas ride in Baldwin City, a Murder Mystery dinner in Leavenworth, and the Amelia Earhart Festival in Atchison fill the weekend. Family activities include farmer markets, book sales, and arts fairs in Lawrence, Emporia, and Garnett, with tickets via local venues and phone numbers provided.
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