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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 2005
Page
1
A consultant studying ethanol production feasibility notes southwest Kansas holds abundant cattle, suggesting a potential feedstock base for a Seward County plant. The briefing highlights regional cattle density as a factor in siting decisions and economic viability.
Fair board president Bob Thompson expects a strong display as young 4H participants gather at the Richmond corner lot for the three day Richmond Free Fair. Also: City Hall outage early today remains under investigation with switchboard activity spurring inquiries.
A Saturday parade began around 11 a.m. at Forest Park and ended at the War Memorial on the courthouse lawn. Spectators lined the streets to show patriotic support, with residents expressing pride in the community's show of solidarity for the troops.
A Franklin County Sheriff's patrol car sustained substantial damage after a brief Saturday night chase near Richmond. The deputy was uninjured in the incident. Local authorities continue to investigate the chase and its circumstances.
Ottawa's American Legion AAA team fought back from the pool but was halted at Emporia Tournament by a late rally, as Emporia captured a 7-6 semifinal victory. The Twins edged Kansas City 3-2, despite Mike Sweeney hitting two solo homers.
David Laskin’s The Children’s Blizzard recounts the 1888 blizzard that devastated immigrant families on the American plains. The narrative blends meteorology, emigrant journeys, and stark human tragedy, showing how harsh winter storms reshaped life in Minnesota Nebraska and the Dakotas.
A compiled notice lists various meetings and gatherings in Ottawa and area, including the USD 290 Board of Education at Ottawa Middle School, city councils in Rantoul Lane Williamsburg and Richmond, Chamber of Commerce board, PATH exercise group, Franklin County Care Giver Support, Ottawa Library Book Discussion, Ray of Hope Grief Support, Rotary Club, and other civic and community events with times and locations. The schedule also notes a 7 p.m. start for several governmental meetings and a 6:30 p.m. library discussion, among additional items at Margaret Hall and Village West.
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