Franklin County to appoint interim administrator amid two vacancies
Franklin County plans to name an interim county administrator while seeking permanent successors for both county administrator and county counselor. Johnson resigns at month end after serving since 2007, with the board confirming separate postings and a special meeting to discuss interim leadership with candidate Don Moler.
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Daily Report Hospital Notes and city police incidents
Admissions on Monday Candis McDowell Garnett and Tuesday Leonard Baskett Sr Ottawa Georgia Penn Garnett. Dismissals Monday Kaylin Gragg Ottawa Leroy Severns Burlington Births Baby girl 7 pounds to Candis McDowell Garnett. Police report arrests Monday Walmart Ottawa two 17 year old boys suspected of shoplifting. Incidents include a missing girl and stolen Chevrolet then located, two juveniles in protective custody, possible child abuse, a natural death, trespassing and damaged items under investigation. Thefts include vending machine items stolen and vehicle thefts. Accidents include a two vehicle crash injuring Nichol III and Stottlemire with citations.
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Diane Stottlemire
Grain Valley
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Police and Fire Reports From Wellsville and Ottawa
Wellsville police handle motorist assist on Locust Street and public assist on Poplar Street. Maple Terrace motorist assist, Downey Drive noise complaint and East Sixth Street juvenile complaint reported. Ottawa Fire investigated smoke odor at 1807 S Ash St at 1 54 a m Tuesday and assisted with nine medical calls Monday and Tuesday.
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Kansans urged to demand debates in Senate race
Milton Wolf a Johnson County radiologist calls for debates with incumbent Senator Pat Roberts before the August 5 GOP primary in Kansas and cites Cantor’s primary loss as a warning. Roberts’ camp dismisses the connection as irrelevant.
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Virginia
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Kansas City Star
Franklin County faces high crime costs and jail crowding
Franklin County commissioners reviewed budget requests as county offices report rising crime related costs. Sheriff Jeff Richards notes overcrowded jail and more inmates housed elsewhere at 40 per day, while officials push toward electronic records to improve efficiency.
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