Wellsville mayor suspends fire chief amid dispute
Wellsville Mayor John Wilhite suspended Fire Chief Jim Stonequist for disciplinary reasons, defiant stance cited, with council to decide his fate at the next meeting. Anthony Ward named interim chief after firefighters recommended a replacement. Stonequist disputes justification and notes mayoral authority, while city politics and past department turmoil color the situation.
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Basking in the Son photographs on display
Mindy Ricketts captures sunlit scenes in a display featured by The Ottawa Herald. The photography collection highlights natural light and serene landscapes, inviting viewers to linger and reflect on warmth and nature.
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Camp Chippewa Promotes Peace Theme for Youth Camps
Promoting peace in God's world at Camp Chippewa, a 640 acre United Methodist retreat center nine miles west of Ottawa, opens year round. Summer youth camps range from parent accompanied one night stays to five night programs for older children. Activities include Bible study crafts horseback riding and archery framed by a spiritually educational theme Peace talks in God's world.
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ORC audit flags internal control issues in Ottawa
Ottawa Recreation Commission faces two reportable conditions after a 2004 05 audit. An overtime entry showed 51 hours with no pay due to a policy against overtime for seasonal staff, and several potential personal purchases were noted. Harold Mayes of Agler & Gaeddert said further research is needed, but no law violation is established.
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