ORC Budget Scrutiny Targets Clearer File Setup
Ottawa Recreation Commission board debated next year’s budget amid concerns over contingency line items and vague expense categorizations. Interim director Nancy Baker and President Jason Camis considered hiring an external accountant to establish a transparent budget foundation and speed up work, with estimates to be brought to the next meeting.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission
Jason Camis
Nancy Baker
ORC
Nancy
Camis
Baker
Adam Lynch
Linda Spencer
Lynch
Governor Sebelius running mate pick sparks party split reaction
In Topeka the former Kansas GOP chairman Parkinson joins Gov Kathleen Sebelius as her running mate, a move described as a watershed by Dennis Jones of Lakin. Jones says conservatives are driving away loyal GOP leaders, while stalwart Republicans counter the shift signals deep party tensions ahead of November.
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Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
GOP
Dennis Jones
Lakin
Mark Parkinson
Sebelius
Jones
Parkinson
Olathe
Republican Party
Kansas House
Senate
Kansas officials warn bird flu could threaten health security
At the Kansas Pandemic Readiness Conference U S Deputy Secretary Alex Azar joined Sen Pat Roberts and Sen Sam Brownback to urge preparedness for a deadly flu strain. Officials projected Kansas could see 200000 to 500000 outpatient visits 10700 hospitalizations and 2500 deaths in a severe outbreak while stressing national and international security implications.
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Topeka
Haskell County
United States
U.S
Kansas
Roberts
Senate Intelligence Committee
Coves of Tallgrass plan eyed for Ottawa subdivision
Ottawa planners review The Caves of Tallgrass a 141 home coving subdivision by Marais des Cygnes Overlook LLC near Davis Avenue and East Wilson Street. The 30 acre tract sits in a 350 acre area near K 68 and was designated a Tax Increment Financing district.
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Ottawa City Commissioners
Marais Des Cygnes Overlook LLC
Davis Avenue
East Wilson Street
K- 68
Ottawa City Commission
Ed Church
Church
Davis Road
Wilson Street
Ottawa man Dimoush sentencing delayed to July for possession of child pornography
Richard Dimoush, 41, former Plaza Theater owner in Ottawa, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography. Sentencing postponed from June 5 to July 17 in U.S. District Court Kansas City Kaw. maximum penalties include ten years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. A related charge of sexually exploiting a minor was dismissed.
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Ottawa
Richard Dimoush
U.S. District Court
Kansas City
Kaw
United States
Kim I. Martin
Dimoush
Plaza Theater
AT&T Technician Ventilates Cable Hole on Main Street
Robin Robinson a cable splicing technician with AT&T inspects a hole in North Main Street Ottawa where pairs of cable wiring connect toward Cleveland Street. He and crew are ventilating the site to prevent gas buildup and performing maintenance to ensure all wire pairs are activated for higher capacity at the tower.
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Robin Robinson
At&t
North Main Street
Cleveland Street
Ottawa
Robinson
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Ottawa City Planning Commission
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