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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 2005
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald presents a daily briefing preview of local, wire and feature reports for today. It highlights upcoming stories and briefs across city life, politics, business and community events with concise previews for readers.
London shook as four blasts hit the subway and a packed double decker bus during the morning rush hour. Prime Minister Tony Blair called the attacks barbaric. At least 40 dead and more than 350 wounded as victims fled in chaos.
State legislature ends 12 day session by approving a 148.4 million funding increase for public schools. Court had warned funding cuts could threaten fall openings. Ottawa Auditorium debate returns with calls to appoint a professional director and invite acts as 60 residents gather at City Hall.
Neighbors and passers-by stop to view alpacas roaming near the big red barn at 3510 Kentucky Road in Kansas. The animals, members of the camel family, are valued for their fiber praised as soft as cashmere yet warmer and stronger than wool.
Plans under way to build a 300 foot tall communication tower on Clark Road between U S 59 and Nebraska Road about a mile north of Richmond. The tower aims to provide better coverage and reduce dropped calls for Cellular One customers in the area.
Area residents continue cleanup after two severe storms over the past week as city officials work to total damages and seek help. Local officials urge residents to report damage to speed assessments and aid requests.
The Ottawa American Legion AAA baseball team continued its winning ways Wednesday by sweeping Osawatomie. Ottawa's 11 year old Cal Ripken team stands one win from the District 7 title after a strong showing on the page 7 recap.
Cedar Street detour directs motorists to Ottawa Herald south parking lot via First or Second Street during Cedar Street reconstruction. Christmas in July event runs Thursday July 7 at 4 p.m. and Friday July 8 from 7 30 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. in AMH Conference Rooms with drawings and samples. Crocs arrival at Brown’s Shoe Fit, 218 S Main. Doctors at Wal‑Mart Vision Center extend hours for eye exams. call 242-7300 or 242-3116. $5 off eye exams with mention of ad.
Franklin County weekend events spotlight the 81st Rich mond Fair with nightly athletic contests 4H judging and a grand parade Saturday. Pomona Lions Club hosts Pomona Days with bingo a 5K race and auto show while Baldwin City features Day Out with Thomas tours and a Doug Kershaw concert at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium. Local eateries Buzzards Pizza Smokemaster Barbecue Country Mart deals and Haagen Daz offerings round out family friendly options. Jason Camis directs the Franklin County CVB from contact details provided.
A series of meetings and events listed for Ottawa including Noon Kiwanis at The Radish Patch 1538 Industrial Avenue. Medieval Day at Ottawa Library 105 S. Hickory St. MS Support Group at Ran som Memorial Hospital Conference Room 1301 S. Main St. Keep It Simple AA at Franklin County Mental Health Center Basement 204 E 15th St. Vietnam Veterans of America at Ransom Memorial Hospital Conference Rooms A and B. ACT Ottawa at Carnegie Cultural Center 501 S. Main St. Franklin County Conservation District Board at 107 E 23rd St. Franklin County Retreat at Ottawa University Haigh Room 1001 S Cedar St. Retta Conclave No 8 True Kindred Stated at Masonic Temple 422 S Main St. Art Guild at Carnegie Cultural Center 501 S Main St.
Read about upcoming family friendly events in Ottawa and nearby towns. Toddler Time at Ottawa Library, Story Time, Books and Babies, and a Harry Potter Party are listed alongside farmers markets, jam sessions, and a Thomas the Tank Engine event in Baldwin City. Also see theater, musical performances, an Amelia Earhart Festival, and a murder mystery dinner in Leavenworth with various times and locations.
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