Franklin County weighs private contractors for rural road upgrades
Franklin County eyes 160 miles of blacktop and gravel road improvements over four years funded by bonds. Ray DeJulio, the new public works administrator, proposes using outside contractors to rebuild 40 miles per year and add rock for gravel roads, with a CHIP committee to gather public input amid concerns over taxes and long term maintenance costs.
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Franklin County
Franklin County Commission
Ray DeJulio
DeJulio
County Highway Improvement Program
CHIP
John D. Montgomery
Government contact list for congressional offices
A compiled set of contact details for federal and state representatives including U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U.S. Rep. Jim Ryan, and offices in Topeka and Overland Park. Includes street addresses in Washington, D.C. and Kansas locations, plus telephone and fax numbers for district and state offices.
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U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Washington, D.C
Fox
Sam Brownback
Senate
S. Kansas Ave
Topeka
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryan
Cannon, Hob
Quincy
Ottawa readers question school board spending and actions
A reader writes from Ottawa urging scrutiny of the school board's decision to hire a lawyer for negotiations with teachers and questioning the cost to taxpayers. The piece calls for accountability, attendance at the July 28 meeting, and seeks answers on bond issues and program priorities.
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Ottawa
Atlanta
National Education Association
NEA
Georgia
Department of Education
Don Duncan
U.S.C
Bud Golier
Lette
Bud
W. 4Th
Old City Hall
77 Class Reunion a Hit Thanks to Community
OHS Class of 1977 held its 20 year reunion July 18 to 20 with Friday Pizza Village gathering by Dennis and staff, Saturday at Ottawa Country Club, outdoor Sunday picnic at Forest Park. Hosts Don and Marilyn Hay praised, local businesses contributed, and planners led by Teri George and others are acknowledged.
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OHS
Communier
Pizza Village
Dennis
Ottawa Country Club
Forest Park
Don
Marilyn Hay
Marilyn
Hays
Apple Market
Country Mart
McDonald’s
Sand Creek Nursery
CMI
Long John Silver’s
Taco Tico
Subway
Doug Evans
Murray McGee
Franklin County
Teri George
Cindy Marks
Donna Reed
Sheri Harris
Robin Wadkins
Kellee Allen
Theresa Paretni
Greg Chaney
Warning on 17th Street opening for Fair missed deadlines
A reader laments late publication of the opening news for 17th Street and the Fair entry deadline. They cite transportation and health issues hindering access to the Armory and express regret about timing that prevented quilt entries. They speculate on how Mr. Hitch could have improved prior coverage for country subscribers.
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17Th Street
Main Street
Armory
Dress codes and identity clash in state workplace case
May theodora Robb, a man in women's clothing, sparks debate on dress codes and self identification. Florida politicians and Gender Pac leaders weigh professional standards, safety, and rights amid a concern that gender identity discussions overshadow employment practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Robb
Sabrina
Robb
Sabrina Marie Theodora Robb
U.S
Cliff Stearns
R-Fla
Florida
House
Daniel Webster
Senate
Toni Jennings
Wilchins
Stearns
Webster
Lawton, Chiles
Kathleen Parker
Orlando Sentinel
Ms. Parker
Kparker1
Aol
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State Agency For Health Care Administration
Ocala
Fla
Colleen David
Riki Anne Wilchins
Gender Pac
Kathleen
Parker
Tribune Media Services
Doonesbury
Wright
Jane
Mallard Fillmore
Yeah
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