Pomona Days festival returns with car show and games
Pomona Lions Club hosts the sixth annual Pomona Days featuring a Friday barbecue, bingo, and Saturday events including a 5,000 meter run, a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, horseshoes, a car show with prizes, and vendor booths at Pomona City Park. Local organizers note activities suit all ages and highlight open entries for car enthusiasts.
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Ottawa Names New Police Chief Dennis Butler
Ottawa's new police chief Dennis Butler says he will first learn from officers and the community before setting policy. City Manager Weldon Padgett praised hisMeasured approach of listening, understanding, and balancing citizen needs with department operations. Butler has spent days surveying staff to grasp concerns and priorities.
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Fire claims woman's life in Ottawa mobile home blaze
Cheryl Montgomery, 826 E Hamblin St, died from injuries after a Friday fire that destroyed the mobile home. Her husband J R Montgomery was listed in serious condition at KU Hospital burn center. Fire Chief cites electrical short as probable cause. damage estimated at 15000 to the home and contents plus 500 to an exposed vehicle.
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Blair urges end to Guantanamo and freeing four Britons
British Prime Minister Tony Blair called Guantanamo Bay an anomaly that must end and said he personally asked President Bush to release the four remaining Britons detained there. Washington insists they must not pose a threat, while other Britons held at the base were released without charge.
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Gracie Chappell Goes After High Ball in Ottawa Softball
Six year old Gracie Chappell dives for a high fastball during Ottawa Recreation Commission softball action at Orlis Cox Field. Local game highlights feature young players in Monday night action with photos available online at the Ottawa Herald Photo Gallery.
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