Habitat fund-raisers planned for Aug in Franklin County
Franklin County Habitat for Humanity schedules two fundraisers on August 8 and 9. A Community Bratwurst Dinner Auction and Raffle runs August 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Centennial Hall, Franklin County Fairgrounds, Ottawa, with all you can eat brats and drinks. tickets six dollars. A Habitat Golf Scramble is set for August 9 in Ottawa. Modern Woodmen of America sponsors. To enter, call 242-3829. A Veterans Affairs rep will be at Ottawa City Hall August 7 at 1 p.m. to assist veterans and dependents, no appointment needed, with office in Lawrence.
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Ottawa
South Star Chrysler
Veterans’ Rep
Kansas Commission On Veterans’ Affairs
Ottawa City Hall
Veterans’ Office
Vermont St
Lawrence
Bird
Herrman
Gillette
Hermann
Jail and Police Arrests in Franklin County Report
Franklin County reports list Keith Jo Vaughn Ross held on a warrant for failure to appear. Robert Wayne Brewer and Marcella S. Bennett face theft and precursor possession charges with bond set later. Other arrests include Brian Fay Ashton for forgery and theft and Joshua D. Joplin for theft and burglary. Highway Patrol adds Billy Jack Sunday for driving violations. The entry also notes thefts, vandalism, fireworks damage, and multiple noninjury traffic incidents with local street locations and times.
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Franklin County Jail
Sheriff's Dept
Keith Jo Vaughn Ross
Kansas City
Robert Wayne Brewer
Osawatomie
Marcella S. Bennett
Paola
Brian Fay Ashton
S. Osage St
Joshua D. Joplin
Kansas Highway Patrol
Billy Jack
S. Cherry St
Ottawa teen hurt in roll over on I-35
An Ottawa teenager, David M. Honn, 18, was injured when his car rolled off I-35, crossed the median and lanes, struck a guardrail and sign, and overturned. He was airlifted to KU Medical Center in Kansas City Kansas. his grandmother said the next five days are crucial due to injuries including a collapsed lung and brain swelling.
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Jacob Laudie
Kansas City
Kimberly A. Conard
Ash St
Robert J. Lansdorf
Rio
Wis
11Th Street
Main Street
Teri M. Drake
Olive St
South Elm Street
Curtis A. Collinge
Fort Scott
17Th Terrace
Barry Banzer
Rock Creek
Dante Stockway
Brockway
Cedar Street
Banzer
Allen L. Bishop
S. Oak. St
Logan Street
Oak Street
Maxie Shumway
Shawnee Road
Clifford Burgoon
Riley Road
Herald
Ottawa
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kan
David M. Honn
Kansas Highway Patrol
Horn
LifeNet Air
KU Medical Center
Honn
Snookie Honn
KU Med
Melvern to dedicate new community building
Herald Staff Writer reports Melvern will dedicate the 7000 square foot Melvern Community Building with a 2 p.m. Saturday opening in downtown. The project cost about 200000 raised by residents and 301000 state grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing. Marilyn Graham will attend, and the facility will include a meeting room banquet room kitchen and wellness center.
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Melvern
Schultze
Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing
Ottawa City Dashes Funding for Franklin County Historical Society
Ottawa City Commissioners rejected a 2005 funding request for the Franklin County Historical Society, voting 4-1, despite advocacy by Commissioner Charles Gillette who cited tourism impact from the Old Depot Museum and records center. The panel directed funds to trail and parking projects instead, noting Ottawa's tight budget.
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Ottawa
Franklin County Historical Society
Monay
The
Historical Society
Charles Gillette
Old Depot
Records Center
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
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