Weather outlook with scattered storms and clouds
A forecast shows a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms tonight with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 65 to 70. Thursday brings a 30 percent chance of morning storms then partial sun, with highs in the mid 80s. More details on page 2A.
Ransom Memorial Hospital Turns Profit in June
Ransom Memorial Hospital reports a net income of 141000 for June with 25000 from operations, though the overall picture remains red due to national hospital losses. Interim chair Bob Altus notes federal budget changes and the pivotal role of the half cent sales tax in sustaining operations.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Bob Altus
Kelly McDermitt
Ransom
Altus
Tom Briggs
County Commission
Felix
Keith Goeddert
Goeddert
Bob Redeker
David Alderman
Bud Ransom
Ed York
Intrust Bank
Franklin County Fair Opens With New Tractor Pull At 1 P.M.
Officials and 4-H members prepared for the 135th Franklin County Fair running through Sunday at the fairgrounds. Highlights include a barbecu e three nights of rodeos the Apple Pie Contest and the first time a truck and tractor pull replacing the demolition derby. A youth rodeo Thursday and URA Pro rodeos Friday and Saturday will draw crowds. Tickets at the gate. unlimited rides Sunday are $12 per person.
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4-H
Franklin County
Fair Board
Greg Rose
URA
Midwest
Ottaway Amusement Co
Ottawa Stage Store Closing in Ottawa After Bankruptcy
The Stage Department Store at 2204 Princeton Circle Dr. in Ottawa is closing after opening in November 1998. The Houston based chain faced bankruptcy and liquidation, with 120 stores affected nationwide. Ottawa will hold a going out of business sale this week as eight employees seek relocation.
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Princeton Circle Dr
Leslie Watterman
Ottawa
Watterman
Stage
Houston
Carl E. Tooker
Ozer Group
Hilco Merchant Resources
U.S
Texas
William Weinstein
Hikco
Mike Keefe
Wal-Mart
Ottawa joins Kansas City telecom group with 4-1 vote
Ottawa city commissioners voted 4-1 to join the Kansas City Region al Telecommunications Consortium at a $2,500 fee. City Manager Scott Lambers said joining aids negotiations on cable TV and telephone franchises and will be overseen by the commission. Opponent Gene Ramsey questioned paying for consultant help.
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Cleon Rickel
Ottawa City
Kansas City
Scott Lambers
Commission
Gene Ramsey
Lambers
Buildex
Ottawa
Ramsey
U.S
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Topeka
OMA Authority
James Campbell
Terry White
Ottawa Planning Commission
Jim Bradley
City Utilities
Grand Dam
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