Williams burg man files to run for Franklin County sheriff
Byron Goracke of Williamsburg files as a Democrat for Franklin County sheriff at the courthouse in Ottawa. The filing deadline for election races passed at noon Tuesday except for third party and independent candidates. Andrene Hirt of Williamsburg also filed as an independent for the 2nd District of the Franklin County Commission before the noon deadline, as county clerk Shaun Perry notes a Democrat has joined the sheriff race.
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Franklin County Commission
Shaun Perry
Les Parrish
Pomona
Forest Park
Ottawa Recreation Commission
State Races: Challengers to Unseat Feuerborn
Two women filed to challenge state representative Bill Feuerborn in the 5th House District Republican primary. Cynthia Wap of Paisley Ottawa and Jeannie Plaisted of Osawatomie seek the nomination. Polsley, 22, a KU student, aims for a law degree and criticizes youth patriotism and leadership.
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Cleon Rickel
Bill Feuerborn
Cynthia Wap
University of Kansas
Polsley
Election 2008 Leaders face no opponents so far
Page 3 reports three legislative leaders with no opponents to this point. A quoted student emphasizes youth apathy toward government while a written statement from Palsley advocates protecting constitutional rights and civic duties amid concerns about the public being detached from governance.
ATV Crashes Prompt Franklin County Safety Warning
Franklin County law enforcement urges caution after multiple ATV crashes. Sgt. Jeff Curry notes recklessness and rule noncompliance as common factors, with drivers mainly teens and young adults plus farmers and oil lease workers. He warns most ATVs lack required street safety features for public road use.
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