Wheat color signals test for area harvest
Amber waves of grain appear in Anderson County as Kansas tests show light harvest in state. Local elevators report no wheat received for testing as of Friday while drought and heat push farmers to fields by week’s end. Area prices run about 5.53 per bushel with potential income 110.20 per acre at 20 bu. per acre. Community notices cover rail trail rides and school events including board meeting and ice cream social.
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Arnett
Kansas
Anderson County
Larry Zwiener
Gannett
Kansas Agricultural Statistics
East Central
Prairie Spirit
C.B. Harris
Central Heights Board of Education
United Methodist Church
Garnett Kart Club
Lake Garnett Park
Lake Road
Teens For Christ Organization
Garnett
Peace Iga
Assembly of God Church
Church of Christ
Mrs Clinton fires salvos at Whitewater committee
The first lady challenges the Whitewater investigation committee, disputing Denton’s claims and asserting her conduct on Castle Grande matters. The GOP draft report links aides actions to withholding documents and mentions President Clinton and Arkansas Gov. Jim Guy Tucker amid Whitewater probes.
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GOP
Clinton
Arkansas
Jim Guy Tucker
Whitewater
Tucker
Bruce Lindsey
Mack McLarty
White House
Resolution Trust Corp
Whitewater bankers trial begins in Arkansas
Jury selection begins for the Whitewater trial of Perryville bank owners Herby Branscom Jr. and Robert Hill accused of conspiracy misappli cation of funds and false statements to regulators. The trial may feature videotaped testimony by President Clinton and is expected to run into mid July.
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Ittle Rock
Whitewater
Bill Clinton
Herby Branscom Jr
Robert Hill
Perry County Bank
Perryville
U.S. District
Branscom
Hill
Clinton
Ottawa teen sings to local crowds in hopes of Nashville fame
Chely Wright's encouragement helps Jamie Mietchen grow as a fledgling country singer in Ottawa. She competes in Country Mart contests outside Missouri and Kansas, places high in recent events, and plans college music study while keeping live shows with a supportive family and potential guidance from Wright's father.
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Opry
Kris Dunyon
Chely Wright
Wellsville
Nashville
Mietchen
Wright
Ottawa
Missouri
Kansas Country Marts
Kansas City
Boston moose captured after citywide chase ends in Watertown
The wayward moose that roamed Boston and suburbs was captured Saturday morning in Watertown, about five miles west of the city. It was tranquilized and taken to the Stone Zoo in Stoneham for care at the 200 facility.
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Watertown
Mass
Boston
Stone Zoo
Stoneham
Windmill Cafe specials and salon move notice
Windmill Cafe offers Tuesday dinner with 4 chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken and a second at half price. Wednesday features free meals for kids 12 and under with each paying adult. New Reflections Salon relocates to 208 Megan Lane behind Leadbetter Mobile Homes. contact Jay Mepkar at 242-3620.
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Windmill Cafe
NEW Reflections Salon
Megan Lane
Leadbetter Mobile Homes
Jay Mepkar
Weather Tonight and Extended Forecast
Mostly clear tonight with fog developing and a low in the mid 60s. Extended outlook shows warm dry conditions Wednesday and Thursday with lows in the mid 60s to lower 70s and highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s. Friday brings a chance of thunderstorms mainly to the west with lows upper 60s to lower 70s and highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s.
Seahawks receiver Blades acquitted in manslaughter case
In Fort Lauderdale Florida judge Susan Lebow set aside a jury verdict of guilty and acquitted Seattle Seahawks receiver Brian Blades in the shooting death of his cousin Charles Blades. The acquittal followed a defense motion filed before the jury deliberated.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Seattle Seahawks
Brian Blades
Florida
Susan Lebow
Blades
Charles Blades
Fred Haddad
ECKAN Moves Franklin County Center in Ottawa
ECKAN has relocated its Franklin County Center from 116 West 3rd to 205 West 3rd in Ottawa. The center will host agency services and donations of food and clothing should be delivered during business hours 9 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm. If special arrangements are needed call (913) 242-7515.
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East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
ECKAN
Franklin County
W. 3Rd
Ottawa
Neous
ECEAN
City Band to Perform Marches Night Concert
Ottawa High School hosts a City Band concert featuring five marches including two Sousa pieces Who's Who In Navy Blue and Sabre and Spurs. Other selections include Alamo NC-4 March Them Basses and Kaleidoscope plus guests. Proceeds benefit the summer camp. audience asked to bring lawn chairs due to seating limits.
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John P. Sousa
Alamo
Karl L. King
Fe, Bigelow
Henry Fillmore
Justices to Hear Kansas Sex Predator Case
The Kansas law allows involuntary commitment of prisoners after their terms if found a sexually violent predator. The state Supreme Court previously ruled the law violated due process, citing a 1992 Supreme Court decision on insanity acquittees. The justices will study Hendricks cross appeal alleging double jeopardy and constitutional violations.
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Kansas
Leroy Hendricks
Hendricks
Kansas Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Kansas State
Washington
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Washington State
Subscription Rates Listed for Ottawa Herald Readers
The Ottawa Herald details subscription prices by delivery method and region. Rates vary by time frame and location, with prices shown for Franklin County, Miami, Douglas, Osage, Anderson, and out of state. All rates are prepaid.
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Giroty
Ottawa
Cartier
Changs
Franklin County
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anderson
State of Kansas
The
Ottawa Herald
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Kendall
Ing
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Whitewater Bankers
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State Highway Commission
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the McDougals
Donna Mietchen
Donna
Jamie
Boston Moose
Ottawa Water
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Jesconsonene
Bam
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Eservenen
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Sweet Land
Michael Sweeney
Frank Bencriscutto
Ron Cowherd
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