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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1998
Page
6
The county Crimestoppers program seeks information on methamphetamine labs and marijuana fields as part of the fight against drugs. President Clinton and House Speaker Newt Gingrich help launch a new antidrug ad campaign, amplifying national efforts.
A 50 percent chance of thunderstorms is forecast for Friday with a high in the middle eighties and southeast winds of 5 to 15 mph. More weather details are on page 2.
Brett Berry has resigned from the Franklin County attorney’s office to join Shawnee County District Attorney Joan Hamilton. He will handle severe person felonies and will leave Ottawa July 24. Wright says candidates are being interviewed for Berry’s vacancy after former deputy Bryan Hastert resigned in April.
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Washington and Topeka stories outline a three judge 10th Circuit ruling banning government leniency offers to witnesses in criminal trials a move likely to affect federal and local prosecutors. The Kansas report details a Wichita case and political campaign misstatements in a separate brochure. McPherson museum reports meteorite thefts of four pieces from a locked case including a Johnstown 1924 fragment.
Chuck Shepherd reports two odd events. In Fullerton California a man in his early 20s accidentally shot himself while pistol whipping a computer store manager during a robbery. In Tahlequah Ohio a 32 year old man fell from a 64 foot water tower after painting graffiti reading No Fear.
The Richmond Free Fair runs Saturday through Tuesday in downtown Richmond and at the Richmond Fair grounds. Fair secretary Cathy Parsons says the community offers something for everyone. Weekend events include a coed volleyball tournament, barbecue, and street dance, with a craft show Sunday in City Park featuring up to 15 vendors. Activities continue through Monday and Tuesday with parades, horse shows, contests, and raffles. preregistration advised for the parade, and call for details at 835-6321.
Four Ottawa High School alumni and supporters will join the Wall of Honor for 2023. Inductees include football player Aes, TV news anchor Janine Lee, John Martin, and the late Don Harrison. Induction events run during homecoming week with a banquet on October 15 and addresses October 16.
Franklin County commissioners continued budget reviews for 1999 with Sheriff Rex Bowling proposing a $327,851 jail operation budget, a 11.67 percent rise from this year’s $293,591. He plans a 10.92 percent rise in salaries and higher inmate holding charges for out-of-c county facilities, with expected reimbursements totaling about $80,000 next year versus $50,000 this year, lifting county fund spending from $243,591 to $247,851, about 1.75 percent.
Richard Dimoush, former Plaza Theater employee and Our Own warehouse worker, has become owner of the 1885 two screen Plaza. He plans art deco restoration, front facade repairs, marquee lighting, and interior updates including new carpet and roof leaks fixed, with ticket counter return outside in time.
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