Sculptor Works in Wood for Ottawa Project
Coss, a Tulsa sculptor, plans a second sculpture using three saw blades and one photo of Jones. The project hinges on weather and wood, with phase three set to add bronze plaques and educational materials. Donations are tax deductible to the Franklin County Historical Society via Ottawa Main Street Association.
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Jones
Coss
Cass
Franklin County Historical Society
Ottawa Main Street Association
S. Main St
Suite
Ottawa
Third Street
Main
Hickory
Fourth
Fourth Street
Camis
First Bank of Ottawa
City unveils wastewater plant gains curb storm runoff relief
City officials say the new wastewater facility handles stormwater runoff and will deliver cleaner water to residents. Engineer Jim Martin notes 2.8 million gallons daily with surges during heavy rain. supervisor Bob Hollon cites a June 5 spike from 1.5 to 3.9 million gallons. The plant’s capacity aims to curb street flooding and plans allow future expansion. Commissioners discuss public open house amid other city actions including property sale, beer licenses, and race traffic closures.
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Jim Martin
Martin
Bob Hollon
Hollon
Gillette
E. 4Th Street
Growth debate over Lane housing proposal faces opposition
Mesiks seek rezoning to same county standards but neighbors worry about land sales limits and farmland protection. Planning commission may revisit on June 17, while Davis Lane Inc plans 12-house project on an 8 acre tract near Lane faces opposition over flood plain and water wells. Commissioners split 4-1 to return the proposal to planners amid flooding concerns.
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Hay
Franklin County
Eichenberger
County Commission
Carrie Jones
Mesiks
Jones
Planning Commission
Davis-Lane Inc
Daniel Davis
Lane
Todd Burroughs
Ottawa
Taylor Design Group
Virginia Road
Burroughs
Albert James
Stottlemire
Wasser resigns from city planning panel
Candy Wasser, a member of the Ottawa Planning Commission, has resigned effective June 3. She said she wants to simplify her hectic lifestyle. The Ottawa City Commission will seek a replacement with local planning experience for the rest of the year.
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Wasser
Herald
Candy Wasser
Ottawa Planning Commission
Ottawa City Commission
Baldwin City theater to present Huck Finn musical
Baldwin City Community Theatre stages Big River, an adaptation of Huck Finn, at 8 p.m. Wednesday to Friday and a June 13 matinee at 2 p.m. in Baldwin Junior High School. Ottawa residents Tonia Salvin i Ed Lammers Shay Dydell and Rev. Leon Burley appear in the cast, with Diana Gish directing. Tickets are 10 adults and 5 for ages 12 and under, available at the door, in advance at local banks, or by calling 785 594 7440.
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Herald
Baldwin City Community Theatre
Big River
Baldwin Junior High School
Eisenhower St
Ottawa
Tonia Salvini
Ed Lammers
Shay Dydell
Leon Burley
Diana Gish
Baldwin City
Centenarian Ottawa resident recalls life in Williamsburg
McCurdy, turning 100, remembers open doors and neighbors waving by. She recalls square dancing on horseback with Williamsburg residents and a farm bought for 500 dollars with a monthly mortgage of about 3 dollars.
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McCurdy
Village West
Williamsburg
Shelley DeGrand
Gardner
DeGrand
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Midwest
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W. 7Th St
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America
Ottawa Chiropractic Clinic
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Huck Finn
Randall
Oo Financing
Iacan
Ford
KC Region
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