Rain dampens fair but 4-H sale thrives despite downpour
Saturday at Franklin County Fair saw heavy rain causing a concert cancellation and fair disruption. Despite six inch puddles and flooded ditches, 84 market animals sold for 42630 dollars, below last year but above two years prior, with grand champion lamb and steers fetching top prices from local buyers. Ongoing rain forced use of tents and arena shifts, but buyers still traveled to support 4-H exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conlee
Ag Society
Ottaway Amusements
Leroy van Dyke
Peoples National Bank and Trust
Michael Hoyt
Pomona Rfd 2
Sarah Mages
Ottawa
Lamb
Hampshire
Train Hits Truck Near Le Loup Leaving Cab Damaged
Ken Callarman, 34, of Chanute, was listed in stable condition at Ransom Memorial Hospital after a collision at a county road crossing near Le Loup. A Santa Fe train, unable to stop in time, struck the southbound oil tanker cab, shearing off the front and causing about 1500 dollars in damage to the train power unit. The tanker remained undamaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Zak
Ken Callarman
Chanute
Ransom Memorial Hospital
le Loup
Sheriff's
Callarman
County Road
Santa Fe
Crude Marketing Inc
Coffeyville
Steve Zuk
Fair notebook reports big turnout and Derby winner at Franklin County Fair
Large advance sales and refunds details frame a rainy weekend at Franklin County Fair as John Conlee and Doug Stone cancel. Rain insurance will cover performers and some sound costs while refunds require a self addressed stamped envelope. Derby winner Craig Krambeer led a 2,500 attendee crowd with Doug Miller, Mike Caswell and Terry Moyer close behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Conlee
Doug Stone
Fair Board
Dewey Cook Sr
Fair’ Board
Franklin County Agriculture ‘Society
P.O
Ottawa
Gary Colbern
Craig
Krambeer
Lawrence
Doug Miller
Mike Caswell
Louisburg
Terry Moyer
Wellsville
Allen Miller
Eudora
County road renaming debate stalls after third hearing
Fifteen Franklin County residents urged officials to honor local history as county commissioners hear both sides of a plan to rename roads. The 911 naming scheme favored by the planning commission includes historic place names and four exceptions. Supporters argue lasting roots matter for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lori Alvarado
Franklin County
States
Kansas
The
County Historical Society
County Planning Commission
John Brown
Sand Creek
Silkville
Centropolis
Mattie Perry
Lillian Lantis
Ottawa
Ottawa Middle School
Susan Geiss
Kenneth Edwards
Ottawa Rfd 2
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Diane Yeamans
Herald
Franklin County Fair
Hayward Arena
Baxter
Paola
Ron Rumford
Burt Sink
Loren Stewart
Farm Bureau
American Royal
Dean Chambers
Gene van Hom
Doyle Morgan
Mary Mitchell
Princeton
Sandy Sylvester
Ottawa Rfd
Fem Mosheter
Garnett
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