Ottawa Mayor Ram sey hospitalized for heart surgery
Ottawa Mayor Gene Ramsey is recovering from quadruple bypass surgery at Olathe Medical Center. Ramsey's son Kent says the duration of hospitalization is unclear. Former mayor Richard Jackson will handle duties in his absence, with City Manager Weldon Padgett noting the role remains equal to other commissioners. Ramsey is also a Kansan on the Small Cities Council of the National League of Cities and owns Ramsey Printing at 602 N. Malit St.
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Flags fly at half staff for former postmaster general
The Ottawa Post Office at 401 S. Hickory St. flies its flag at half staff today in honor of Albert V. Casey 84 former postmaster general and governor of the U.S. Postal Service who died Saturday in Dallas. Postal supervisor Bob Stabler said all post offices nationwide are flying flags at half staff today.
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Christmas in July hits Ottawa Retirement Village
Flaming Fedoras, Ottawa chapter of Red Hat Society, visited ORV residents for a Christmas in July party. Santa Woody Ledom and other members handed out gifts as residents, including Madge Calliham and Sylva Scott, enjoyed gingerbread and carols on a Thursday afternoon in July at 1100 W. 15th St. The event, planned by June Butler and other Flaming Fedoras, blends festive attire with revelry beyond traditional aging norms.
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Senate approves strict tobacco rules and FDA oversight
The Senate backed broad tobacco controls authorizing FDA oversight of sales marketing and manufacturing and the elimination of harmful ingredients with a ban on child-appealing ads. The measure was tied to a 12 billion tobacco farmer buyout and approved 78 to 15 before heading to a House Senate conference committee. Health groups welcomed the step, noting it as a landmark grant of FDA power over tobacco.
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Fischer Detained in Tokyo Ahead of Extradition Bid
Former world chess champion Bobby Fischer, wanted since 1992 for violating U.N. sanctions by playing in Yugoslavia, was detained at Narita Airport in Tokyo while attempting to travel to the Philippines. Officials plan to deport him to the United States amid passport doubts and sanctions context. Fischer rose to fame in 1972 defeating Boris Spassky and forfeited the title in 1975.
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Local homeless group wins first grant for Franklin County
The Franklin County Emergency Transitional Shelter group, formed in 2002, received an $8,211 state grant to assist homeless residents and prevent homelessness. About $5,000 funds preventative programs, $2,200 covers food and lodging, $800 for operations, and $211 for county admin. Volunteers will match roughly $8,000 in value.
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Franklin County Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Ottawa Ministerial Alliance
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