Ottawa to tighten junk vehicle and nuisance rules
Ottawa officials plan to crack down on junked or abandoned vehicles and sanitary nuisances with two proposed ordinance changes. The 30 day courtesy period would be removed, with a two week notice for irregular offenders and a 10 day certified notice for repeat violators, plus rules for outdoor appliances to be removed or secured.
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Ottawa
Wynndee Lee
Lee
Ular
North Main Street
Franklin County weighs widening hazardous Old 50 Highway
Franklin County considers expanding the narrow Old 50 Highway from Ottawa to Williamsburg after residents request improvements. The plan would cost about 2.1 million for 12 miles, with potential loan adjustments to a 3.4 million state program.
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Franklin County Commission
Ed Taylor
Ottawa
Williamsburg
Taylor
Jay Newton
Jim Haag
Eisenhower Road
Newton
Montana Road
Sebelius fundraises exceed three million in Kansas
Campaign finance reports show Governor Kathleen Sebelius raised over 3 million for her re election bid, vastly outpacing Republican rivals. Democrat Paul Morrison trails in the attorney general race with about 1 million in contributions. Sebelius notes continuing fundraising and spending, with 2.1 million cash on hand and over 689 thousand spent this year.
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Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
Ing
Paul Morrison
Phill Kline
Morrison
Secretary of State
Tures
Sebelius
Nicole Corcoran
Kansas
Ottawa Schools OU football proposal shocks officials
Ottawa High School may host Ottawa University football this fall at Steve Grogan Stadium while Cook Field undergoes renovations. The board seeks details on costs and responsibilities as about 30 games could be scheduled among high school, middle school, and OU teams. OU and OU athletics director will discuss terms, with a board decision hoped for next meeting.
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Greg Mast
Herald
Ottawa University
Ottawa High School
Steve Grogan
Cook Field
Jack Bushman
David Grover
Arabie Conner
Bushman
Cook
Ottawa district facilities director proposes long-range plan
Paul Persinger, Ottawa school district's new facilities and operations director, outlined a five‑section department proposal and a long‑range plan for future needs at Monday's school board meeting. He emphasized reorganizing the maintenance function to be forward looking and proactive, detailing personnel and equipment needs for the coming period.
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Paul Persinger
Ottawa
Persinger
Jan Collins
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