County Officials Brace for Tax Revenue Shifts Under New Law
Franklin County leaders discuss a phaseout of mortgage registration fees under Senate Bill 298. The bill caps mortgage fees at 125 dollars for loans 75 000 or less and increases document charges for all users, prompting concerns of rising property taxes. County commissioners warn of gradual revenue losses as banks shorten documents and as legislators shoulder blame for tax hikes.
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Tyson
Senate
Steve Harris
Franklin County Commission
Harris
Kansas
Commission
Register of Deeds
Due Process Rights in Kansas Education Funding Debate
The 2014 Kansas legislative fight centered on removing teachers due process rights while boosting education funding. Gov. Brownback signed Senate Substitute for HB 2506 to address court-ordered funding inequities but sparked backlash from teachers and Ottawa Education Association president Megan Morris who call it a devastating blow. Proponents argue the law will weed out underperforming teachers despite concerns over pay, tenure protections, and fear among staff.
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House
Paul Davis
Dlawrence
Sam Brownback
Brownback
Senate
Megan Morris
Ottawa Education Association
Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas
Morris
Lincoln
N. Milner Road
Menus for July 1 to 4 Listed by Day
July 1 offers sloppy joes macaroni salad pickled beets bun peaches. July 2 features turkey roast gravy mashed potatoes kale salad a roll and cookie. July 3 serves smothered steak au gratin potatoes spinach salad bread and pineapple. Friday shows the facility closed.
Hospital Notes Admissions and Dismissals
Friday admissions include Thomas Carey of Ottawa. Sunday adds Les Maupin of Ottawa. Friday dismissal is Richard Wells. Sunday discharge is Delpha Callahan of Ottawa.
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Thomas Carey
Ottawa
Les Maupin
Richard Wells
Delpha Callahan
Daily Report: Officer Contacts Suspect on Traffic Stop
A traffic stop leads to a police report noting resisting arrest, a defective head lamp, no insurance, and no seat belt. The incident echoes standard enforcement actions following the contact by officers.
Franklin County arrests and incidents log update
A Friday evening and Saturday events listing from Franklin County and Ottawa details multiple arrests and incidents. Warrant and civil actions include Patricia Gregory Quenemo on an Osage County warrant and Cody Murphy Gard ner on a Franklin County failure to appear warrant. Other entries note a probation violation and a DUI related case. Thefts report a RV and shed burglary with over $1,400 loss. An accident on I 35 near milepost 185 involves a FedEx truck and a Dodge Dakota with minor damage.
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Oregon Terrace
Rantoul
Federal Express
Richard Kopp Jr
Leavenworth
Ottawa youths cited for license suspension and traffic fault
Police logged incidents including Erin Elliott an 18 year old Ottawa cited for driving with suspended license after a traffic stop at K 68 and Cypress. A window was damaged at Edward Jones office on Cedar Street. A 37 year old Ottawa woman reported being battered by a known suspect. Ashea Hiatt 20 cited for failure to yield at a stop sign after a collision with Anita Stankard 69. No medical treatment sought.
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Cypress Street
Erin Elliott
Ottawa
Edward Jones
S. Cedar St
Olive Street
South Main Street
Ashea Hiatt
Anita Stankard
Hiatt
TIF proposal backs 15.5 acre redevelopment district in Ottawa
The city plans a tax increment financing district of about 15.5 acres to fund phased commercial redevelopment including land purchase, street work, utilities, and a 54,000 square foot Price Chopper at 1921 Princeton Circle Drive. The Queens family would own the Price Chopper, with a 320 space lot and adjacent retail. Additional interior projects may follow as plats are drawn.
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TIF
Lee
Erty
Ford
Love
Princeton & 19Th Street
North District
Price Chopper
Princeton Circle Drive
Orscheln Farm & Home
S. Princeton St
Ottawa
19Th Street
Orscheln
Princeton Street
Queen Family
Coun
Try Mart
S. Princeton Circle Drive
Barry Queen
Queens
Paola
Spring Hill
Bonner Springs
Overland Park
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Mid America Nutrition Program
Daily Report
Franklin County
Sheriff's Department
Franklin County Adult Detention Center
S. Main St
Patricia Gregory
Quenemo
Osage County
Cody Murphy
Gardner
Daniel Lasater
Olathe
West Seventh Street
Joseph Bishop
South
Lincoln Street
Matthew Winfrey
Steven T. Lawson
Willow Street
Michael Logan
Sheriff's Department News
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