Bulletin Board: Museum Open Late for Fourth of July
The Old Depot Museum extends hours to 5 to 8 p.m. on July Fourth for Jaycees Forest Park fireworks and City Band concert attendees. Also: Firecracker 100 bike ride July 7 funds CP Ranch with routes 40 62 and 100 miles. Summer Bash 2001July 7 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Eagles Hall Ottawa features Charlie and the Stingrays with proceeds to CP Ranch. Vacation Bible School July 8–12 Trinity Methodist 5:50–8:15 p.m. ages 3 to fifth grade. Call 242-1428 to register. Country Oaks to play at Osawatomie Senior Center July Thursday 11 a.m.
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Suspect in murder case linked to Andrasek death
A man jailed for the Sept. 20 death of Carol Shields in Parkville is also a suspect in the death of former Ottawa University student Sara Andrasek. Police say both deaths appear similar and allege ties and rope found near the scenes connect the cases.
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Suspects named in Lawrence meth bust
Lawrence officers identified two men arrested Thursday on meth manufacturing charges. Scott Lindquist 31 Ottawa and James Beltch 32 Lawrence were stopped for a broken windshield at Sixth and Schwarz Road when a modified propane tank was seen. Paraphernalia and equipment found. Lindquist posted 1000 bond. Beltch held on 5000 bond.
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S. Oak
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Garden City residents blame factors beyond ConAgra blaze
After the Christmas Day fire closed the ConAgra Beef plant, 2,300 lost jobs and unemployment spiked. Residents say higher gas and electric rates and broader economic slowdowns contribute, though they expect ConAgra to announce whether it will rebuild. Local business owners cite credit, fuel costs, and market trends as factors.
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Fireworks sales surge as Libertyfest sparks safety warnings
Osawatomie vendors report steady sales with key days to come as Scott's Fireworks and JC Freedom Discount Fireworks push amid heat. Fire marshal data show a 7 percent rise in 1999–2000 fireworks injuries, most to youths under 19, prompting safety rules and tax on higher powder content.
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Kansans face electric rate concerns amid PNM deal fallout
Rates discussion reflects fears of job loss after the PNM transaction and potential political backlash against Graves and Republicans. Hendrix emphasizes the KCC must honor its record and hearings, while Graves may issue a public statement after acknowledging a friendship with Wittig. Graves also backed Western’s merger with Kansas City Power and Light in 1999, warning against harming the deal with excessive conditions.
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Midwest economy slows as survey shows dip in June
Omaha report cites a June reading of the Mid-America Business Conditions Survey at 45.3, down from 46.2 in May, indicating the eighth straight month with a sub-50 index. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss notes weaker demand among manufacturers across nine states.
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Sheriff's News Highlights Franklin County Warrants
The report lists numerous arrests on Franklin County warrants for failure to appear, with bonds ranging from 500 to 750 dollars. It notes detentions, conditions, and some releases, plus other local incidents including thefts, vandalism, and traffic-related charges across Ottawa and surrounding towns.
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Louisburg
Miami County
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Williamsburg
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