Skunk Run Days Weekend At City Park Events
Skunk Run Days unfolds at City Park with an 8 a.m. booksale in the Big Tent and free arts and crafts for children from 10 a.m. to noon and again 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Meals from the Franklin County Historical Society Pig Roast begin at 11 a.m. and cookbook authors Frank and Jayni Carey sign books and answer questions from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Big Tent.
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Forecast Outlook for Saturday Turn to Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow's forecast shows a transition to partly cloudy skies Saturday with a high near 82. A south wind of 5 to 15 mph is expected, with no precipitation indicated.
Rural health care reform urged by Stenholm and Roberts
Washington lawmakers from rural areas pressed for health care reform that protects rural needs during national reform debates. Reps. Stenholm and Roberts unveiled a rural delivery package to improve access, delivery, and services in small communities amid Congress deliberations.
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Skunk Run festival opens with big book sale at City Park
Skunk Run Days in Ottawa City Park features an 8 a.m. Saturday start for a tent sale of used books magazines games puzzles records plants and sheet music at discount prices. The event includes a nearly new book selection and a children's arts and crafts fair. Local sponsors include the Friends of the Ottawa Library and the Ottawa Quilters Guild.
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No new filings for county commissioner race
No filings were made by 10 50 a m Friday to oppose County Commissioner Charles Mavity seeking a third four year term. Ramsey and Tanner vie for House seats while Hendrix aims for state Insurance Commissioner. The 5th District primaries look contested between Wollard and Cundy, with Feuerbom awaiting voter approval after Teagarden’s resignation.
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Wellsville Native Files for 3rd District Seat
Judy Hancock, a Wellsville native practicing international business law since 1984, filed as a Democrat for the 3rd District seat. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jan Meyers faces two GOP challengers, Kevin M. Johnson and Tom Love, as Meyers seeks a sixth term. Hancock says Johnson County voters show dissatisfaction with Meyers amid a Republican stronghold.
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China conducts second underground nuclear test in a year
China tests a second underground nuclear device in less than 12 months defying calls for a moratorium. Japan condemns the detonation as regrettable while the United States expresses deep regret. Officials at Lop Nor estimate the yield as medium between 10 and 60 kilotons. China pledges to seek a comprehensive test ban treaty while declining participation in the existing moratorium.
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