Kansas Weather Summary and Regional Thunderstorms Report
Rain and snow data for the period from Thursday 7 am to today show no accumulation. The 1910 month to date total reaches 3.56 inches, with year to date at 34.21 inches. Thunderstorms stretched from the central Plains to the Great Lakes as temperatures rose in the mid Atlantic and interior West. Kansas Conditions Hotline provided by the Kansas Highway Patrol.
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Central Plains
Great Lakes
mid-Atlantic
Interior
Kansas
Kansas Highway Patrol
Bulletin Board submission info and guidelines
Daily bulletin board items should be submitted two days or more in advance by fax email or mail. The Ottawa Herald accepts non commercial events open to the public at no charge and asks that no phone calls be made.
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Bwilliams
Ottawaherald.com
Ottawa Herald
Cedar St
Ottawa
Fish Fry Scheduled by West Franklin Seniors
The West Franklin Seniors host a Fish Fry at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Pomona Community Building at 219 W. A Street. Fish and potatoes provided, bring a covered dish. Entertainment by Russell Mains.
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West Franklin
Pomona
Russell Mains
Downtown storefront collapse threats prompt relocation talks
Market Antiques owner Pietsch weighs options after a brick building deteriorated last year. Stephenson urges action to protect downtown traffic and eyeing state funds for relocation or storefront repair while engineers assess the damage. Pietsch will decide between relocating or rebuilding depending on the engineer’s report and Farmer’s plans.
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Stephenson
Pietsch
Farmer
Benefit fundraiser for Davidson family nets $9000 in Williamsburg
About 600 people attended a benefit in Williamsburg for the Davidson family whose home burned and whose wife and daughter died in a crash near Vassar two months earlier. The event, including a hog roast and ice cream social, raised $9,000 with attendees like U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda. organizers expect an auction later and further help to finish rebuilding the house. contact details for donations or offers of help are provided.
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Williamsburg
Gene Hirt
Ottawa
David Davidson
Hirt
U.S
Nancy Boyda
Topeka
Boyda
Davidsons
Davidson
Becky
Norah
Vassar
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
Glenda Stokes
Monica Swartley
Jenny Higbie
Mark Hill
Richmond Free Fair draws good crowds after flood threat
The 83rd Richmond Free Fair reported a strong turnout and a well received carnival and nightly entertainment. Area World War II veterans from different branches served as grand marshals. Eight old tractors and seven floats joined the parade while animal entries dipped slightly yet overall exhibits remained steady.
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Sara Peters
Fair Board
Peters
Coffeyville flood victims venting anger over lost homes
Coffeyville residents vent anger at officials as hundreds evacuate after severe flooding worsened by refinery oil. EPA reports fecal bacteria levels over 130 times the standard. Psychologist warns of short and long term social strain, Red Cross offers mental health support and urges constructive action to combat hopelessness.
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Coffeyville
Associated Press
Kansas
Robert Butterworth
Los Angeles
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Butterworth
Red Cross
Aaron Phillips
Phillips
Pomona Demonstration Parade Highlights Car Show
Pomona hosts an annual demonstration educating the public with a car show at the park likened to a Hot Wheels track. Fire Chief Stan Kantth notes it helps the public understand department capabilities and ease fears after accidents. Lions Club president Larry Cash cites strong turnout and a dance show with The Wild Women of the Frontier winning People’s Choice. Parade winners include The Red Hat Society, Tinker Belles, Lion’s Choice, and Pomona Pioneers 4-H.
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Pomona
Hot Wheels
Stan Kantth
Lantis
Harris
Larry Cash
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Lion’s Club
Wild Women of the Frontier
Red Hat Society Tinker Belles
Lion’s Choice
East Bee Whiffler
Pomona Pioneers 4-H Club
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