County Attorney and challenger clash over counselor role
Franklin County races feature County Attorney John Dowell and Assistant County Attorney Heather Jones debating the county counselor position. Dowell derides the funding shift as unnecessary while Jones argues it signals a focus on prosecuting criminals and aiding victims. Both defend plea bargains as crucial though differ on usage.
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John Dowell
Heather Jones
Dowell
Jones
Franklin County
Local teen remains critical with brain injury
Dustin Crawford, 17, of Ottawa, is in critical condition after a Sunday car accident with brain damage and internal injuries. Doctors may need surgery, but his body may not tolerate it. he remains unconscious and without visitors as his grandmother seeks prayers.
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Dustin Crawford
Ottawa
Alice Crawford
Dustin
Crawford
Ottawa plans $25.9 million school bond push gains leaders
Co chairmen Bud Gollier and David Alderman lead a community group to back a proposed bond issue for new construction and renovation of Ottawa elementary schools. The plan aims to ease crowding and improve safety while the school board supports but stays in the background.
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Ottawa
Bud Gollier
David Alderman
Lalitu
Litolav Board
Gollier
Alderman
Cochairmen
Tiny scooters told to get off street
City commissioners debate the legality of small motorized scooters known as freedom scooters not tagged or licensed riding on sidewalks or streets. They note current ordinances ban skateboards and bicycles on sidewalks and may amend rules to include scooters, planning further analysis.
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Tiny Scooters
City Commission
Charles Gillette
Bob Bezek
Bezek
Central Heights High on schedule for new athletic complex
Loyd Builders foreman Mike Dean works on the football field press box at Central Heights High School noting the project remains on schedule. The school board sets a 7 p.m. Monday special meeting at the central office to discuss bond funds remaining and long term district goals.
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Mike Dean
Loyd Builders
Central Heights High School
Dean
Central Heights School Board
FLECHON2004 Candidate Stance Schedule by Day
A local coverage outlines a week of candidate issue stances from FLECHON2004. Monday covers federal offices, Tuesday state Senate, Wednesday State House, Thursday County Commission, and today examines Register of Deeds County Attorney and County Treasurer with Saturday focusing on Sheriff and County Clerk.
Kerry Edwards Start National Campaign Across 21 States
Kerry and Edwards opened a coast to coast drive aimed at undecided voters, with Ben Affleck joining the buses for the Believe in America tour. They cited Iraq and terrorism policy while Bush campaigns in battleground states. Kerry raised 5.6 million online on his acceptance day and will donate the funds to the DNC under public financing.
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Boston Harbor
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North Carolina
John Edwards
Ben Affleck
America
Scranton
Harrisburg
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