Severe storms threaten Kansas tonight and Tuesday
Weather alerts warn of powerful Monday storms likely bringing damaging winds to the East and possible floods to parts of the South and West. Forecasters say residents should prepare for rapid changes and monitor updates as conditions evolve.
Bulletin Board submission guidelines brief
The Ottawa Herald notes daily Bulletin Board notices must be submitted at least two days in advance by fax email or mail. Non commercial events open to the public may be announced free of charge. No phone calls.
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Disaster Food Assistance Granted for Franklin County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture approves Disaster Food Assistance for residents and workers in Franklin County affected by floods. The Kansas SRS office at 92231 S. Elm St. Ottawa accepts applications from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Thursday, with contact at (785) 229-8600 for more information.
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Teresa Powers
Fourth St
Greensburg Eyes Green Recovery After Disaster
Greensburg officials and experts discuss rebuilding with green design and renewable energy. City Manager Hewitt backs a highly efficient City Hall and hopes hospitals, schools, and residents follow suit, though some remain wary of green as a political stance.
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Hewitt
Hardy
Greensburg
Daniel Wallach
Stafford County
Chamber to honor new teachers and health care workers luncheon
The Chamber of Commerce will host the Quarterly Image Award Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. on August 8 at Lincoln Elementary School. Attendees will include teachers from Ottawa Central Heights and West Franklin districts and new health care staff from area facilities. Reservations are due by 4 p.m. Friday.
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Herald
Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln Elementary
Milner St
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Gilroy
Court allows Morton comments. petition to Kansas Supreme Court
The court ruled Morton's remarks may stand and she retains the right to petition the Kansas Supreme Court for review. If granted, the high court will examine the case. if denied, it returns to district court likely for trial. A December 2006 hearing involved suppression of Morton's statements to GSA investigator Pontius.
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Kansas Supreme Court
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James Smith
John Pontius
U.S. General Service Administration
Pontius
Wide Thunderstorm Rainfall Drenches East-Central Kansas
A storm band dumped heavy rains across east central Kansas from I-70 to Mis souri, with Ottawa at 2 inches and Pomona around 3 inches. Officials report no major damage amid isolated high totals, while Franklin and Anderson counties issued advisories and warnings for minor flooding and flash floods.
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Salina
Missouri
Kansas
Ottawa
Pomona
Craig Davis
National Weather Service
Anderson County
Garnett
Enrollment begins at West Franklin and district schools
Franklin County enrollments start this week with West Franklin USD 287 operating 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, reorganized into West Franklin High and Middle in Pomona and Williamsburg and Appanoose elementary schools. Central Heights and Wellsville enrollments follow with specified hours and central office numbers.
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West Franklin
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Appanoose
Wellsville
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