Pomona Arson Fires Under Sheriff Investigation
Franklin County Sheriffs Department probes two arson fires at hay bales near Pomona on Labette Road. About 6 bales burned at 3:30 a.m. and roughly 300 bales burned by 4 a.m. Near Colorado Road authorities seek tips with up to 1000 reward via Crime Stoppers 1 888 311 TIPS.
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Franklin County Sheriff's Department
Labette Road
Pomona
Colorado Road
Sheriff's Department
Franklin County
Community volunteers honored by Kansas leaders in 1998 awards
Bill MacDonald of Ottawa received the 1998 Caring Service Award from KACAP and Gov. Graves for extended Kansas poverty outreach. He volunteers with ECKAN since 1996, delivering food and transport to health care, while his wife works at ECKAN. Richard Jackson praised his dedication. Kristin Hitchcock named to Dean's List at William Jewell College. Emily Bloss named MIAA all American and academic all American for Emporia State University. Neosho County Community College announces President's and Vice President's honor rolls with Ottawa students Blaine Boling Hiroyuki Kamata Andrew Ramatey Judith Dunlap Martin Ernst Beth Monson named to rolls.
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Bill MacDonald
Ottawa
Kansas Association of Community Action Programs
Bill Graves
ECKAN
Kansas City
Gladys
Eckan Oy
Richard Jackson
KACAP
Graves
Kansas
Kristin Hitchcock
Baldwin
William Jewell College
Liberty
Mi Shei
Richard Hitchcock
ESU
Emporia
Emily Bloss
Emporia State University
Mid America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
MIAA
Ron and
Jan Bloss
Wellsville
Junior
Lois Ann Bloss
Gerald and
Mary Anderson
NCCC
Chanute
Neosho County Community College
Blaine Boling
Hiroyuki Kamata
Andrew Ramatey
Judith Dunlap
Martin Ernst
Beth Monson
Daily Report Hospital Notes and Local Crime Roundup
Admissions include Charles Pierce John Coff man Chloe Brown Orlin Smith all of Ottawa and Tammy Katzer Garnett Wednesday. Birth Ason 7 lbs 14 oz born to Tonya Katzer and Russell Cornett Garnett Wednesday. Arrests Tanya Sue Loser 20 515 S Cedar at 9 50 a m Wednesday on a Franklin County warrant for a worthless check. A 14 year old Pomona boy reported runaway from 600 block of Kingman Road at 9 31 a m Wednesday. George T Mell 43 933 N Poplar arrested 1 50 p m Wednesday at Wal Mart Supercenter on theft suspicions. released after agreeing to appear in municipal court. Property readings glasses watch band and other items valued at 3 31 20. Domestic disputes reported 10 p m Wednesday 400 block East Fourth and 6 06 p m Wednesday 600 block North Oak. Fight reported 11 24 p m Wednesday 500 block West Second. Theft by Tanya Sue Loser 515 S Cedar reported break in between 11 p m Tuesday and 2 30 a m Wednesday with television VCR jewelry clothing and numerous other items. loss valued at 1 061. Fire C false alarm 1 40 p m Wednesday at Our Own Hardware Co 1529 N Davis Ave. Ambulance Injury accident 1 51 p m Wednesday Eisenhower Avenue and Old Highway 50. No further details.
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Tanya Sue Loser
S. Cedar
Sheriff's Department
Franklin County
Pomona
Kingman Road
East Fourth
North Oak
West
Our Own Hardware Co
N. Davis. Ave
Eisenhower Avenue
Old Highway 50
Ottawa Calendar Parade and Community Events Schedule
Front Page Calendar lists events in Ottawa from July 6 to 29 including parades at 5th and Main, Dietrich Cabin Saturdays Sundays, City Band concerts, county commission meetings, Ottawa Bass Club, OCAC Woodcarvers, farmers market, 4-H events, genealogical society, library programs, and the Franklin County Fair with multiple sessions and meetings at city facilities and local venues.
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Forest Park
Carnegie Building
County Commission
Courthouse
Ottawa
Bass Club
Poncho’s
Ofced Board
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Veteran’s Commission
City Hall
Legislative Action Committee
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
OMA
Woodcarver's Club
Communication and Image Committee
Franklin County Commission
Intrust Bank
Farmer’s Market
Franklin County Annex
Ottawa Recreation Commission
City Park Gazebo
AARP
AMH
Ottawa Library
Alan Cunningham
ORC
Haley Park
East 2Nd Street
City Commission
LaLeche League
RMH
Ottawa Library Board
Franklin County Reading Council
Franklin County Fair
Fairgrounds
Franklin County
Radeo
Beating and threats tied to Ottawa youth group clash
Becker and son describe a street confrontation behind Radio Shack and near Dengel Mortuary in Ottawa. The attack involved mace, a shovel, a pipe, and a brick, with the Beckers defending their home before police declined charges. Six defendants face multiple felonies including aggravated burglary and criminal damage.
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Becker
Garcia
Radio Shack
S. Main
Denver
Dengel & Son Mortuary
Third
Hickory
Don Becker
S. Cedar
Nick
Ottawa
Beckers
Road project to start next week with long term maintenance
Koch officials said road work could begin as early as next week depending on weather. The project will take 60 to 90 days to complete. County and Koch have discussed it for months. It may be the first in the state where a contractor builds a road and provides long term maintenance and finances the cost.
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Koch
County and
Sev
City approves payments and waivers amid ORV agreement notes
Bezek states the ORV city deal does not require city approval and will not affect bond obligations. Deaconess backing could aid bond payments. City to avoid Davis Avenue railroad crossing repairs, as crossing lies outside city limits. Franklin County inquiry on county funding rejected by statute. Ottawa school board storm water waiver granted for track renovations. City audit accepted for 1997, gravel paving projects approved, final payment to Killough Construction about 15 100 dollars.
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ORV
Bezek
Deaconess
Davis Avenue
Franklin County
Ottawa School Board
Ottawa High School
City Commission
Agler and Gaeddert
Killough Construction
Budget adds positions amid cost concerns in city plans
City staff argued for filling proposed posts across departments while noting budget impact. Fire Chief Richard Towe cited needs tied to ambulance expansion at 14th and Cedar, and staffing a former truck site. Utilities Director Jim Bradley pointed to a vacant water plant operator role increasing overtime. Planning Director Jim Shaw pressed for a new secretary to cover lunch hours and public service tasks after city hall moves. Public Works chief Andy Haney signaled two new posts but planned no formal request in 1999. Commissioners rejected extending the pee gravel street program for another year as bids aim to raise total rock street spending to about 1.6 million, with 25 percent funded by benefiting property owners. A developer request to add Pine Street paving will be reconsidered after bid results.
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Richard Towe
14Th and
Cedar
Jim Bradley
Jim Shaw
City Hall
Ottawa
Franklin Savings
Shaw
Rock Street
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District Court
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John Coffman
Chloe Brown
Orlin Smith
Tammy Katzer
Garnett
Albert Schulz
Robert Snover
Ason
Tonya Katzer
Russell Cornett
Sheriff's News
George T. Mell
N. Poplar
Wal-Mart Supercenter
S. Princeton
Ottawa Christian Women’s
City Planning Commission
Elliott Hall
Franklin County Fairgrounds
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Franklin County Genealogical Society
First Christian Church
S. Elm
Art Guild
Cancer Foundation
City Park
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Board
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Walnut
Chamber Board of Directors
Ottawa Community Arts Council Board
Jim Herron
Gail Walter
Schwan
OCAC
Kevin Honeycutt
Quilters Guild
Education and Health Committee
Makers and
11Th and Cedar
Veteran’s Memorial Committee
Fair Board
NARFE
Abs
Sirloin Stockade
Ottawa Personnel Association
Agri-Business Committee
Sheriff's Office
LeMaster Aviation
Montana Road
Board of Education
Board Office
Chamber of Commerce Quarterly
Tony Ray Criqui Jr
S. Cherry No
Jonathan Joseph Ingram
Williamsburg
Roy Thomas Ingram
Nick Becker
Jonathan Ingram
Gar
Scott Wolf
Roy Ingram
S. Ash
Wolf
Meier
Wendell J. Barker
John Cole
Smith
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Public Works
Andy Haney
Haney
Pine Street
7Th
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