Pickers Thrill Draws Crowd to Storage Unit Auctions
Ottawa residents describe picking as a history lesson and a growing hobby. Dealers Coffman Browne and Johnson note frequent storage unit auctions with bids typically spanning 150 to 500 dollars. They warn about hidden decay and the changing market as Internet shopping reshapes interests.
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Coffman
Gary Browne
Ottawa
Browne
Blue Beard History House Antique Gallery
E. Fourth Ave
Garnett
Two & A Half Pickers
S. Main St
Johnson
AA Self Storage
S. Elm St
Larry Skeet
Skeet
Griffin
Pomona mayor cautions on rushed judgments after meeting
At a Pomona council meeting residents debated the firing of city employee Hopkins amid vulgar remarks in the parking lot. Seneca noted no violence and promised careful review with the city attorney and Kansas League of Municipalities. Community members urged restraint and unity as the search for a new city clerk is planned.
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Seneca
Hopkins
Joni Scribner
Ottawa
Scribner
Kathy Case
Pomona
Case
Kelly Slavens
Kansas League of Municipalities
Kennel-Aire Eyes Stay-Put Strategy In Franklin County
Franklin County officials and Kennel-Aire executives advocate keeping the facility locally citing cheaper production here and state incentives. Senator Pat Apple and OFCED liaison Andy Heintz note ongoing outreach to Petmate to retain Kansas jobs and investment.
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Texas
Franklin County
Finch
Kansas
Pat Apple
Louisburg
OFCED
Kansas Department of Commerce
Petmate
Volunteers Needed for Kansas City Project Support
A Show press release outlines two volunteer types for a constructive effort. Skilled tradespeople including carpenters plumbers painters and floor installers are sought across areas while general volunteers will handle drinks sweeping floors and window cleaning. About 250 to 300 volunteers are Franklin County residents including Walmart Logistics staff. 30 Chanute children collected paper goods for volunteers.
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Ing Windows
Kansas City Area
UMB
Umb.com
Franklin County
Eads
Walmart Logistics
Chanute
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Firekeeper
Firekeeper Golf Course
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