Grandfather convicted in rape case in Franklin County
George Sitlington, 81, Ottawa, was convicted in Franklin County District Court of raping his granddaughter between 2001 and 2004 when she was as young as 4. He faces 12 to 13 years in prison and likely placement on the state's registered offenders list at sentencing next month, with the victim now age 10.
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Franklin County
George Sitlington
Ottawa
Heather Jones
Franklin County District Court
Sitlington
Chad Sublet
Jayhawker Days in Williamsburg Showcases Petting Zoo and Concerts
Williams burg residents and visitors enjoyed Jayhawker Days with a petting zoo featuring a kangaroo and zebra, carnival rides, an opening ceremony, a picnic, ice cream social, and a free concert by Pake McIntire. Vendors like Sharon Musick praised the event as a real good family community gathering. Dee Horne noted strong interest in sponsorships and future events, with many vendors planning to return next year.
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Jodie Garcia
The
Ottawa Herald
Katy Parker
Williamsburg
Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm
Nickerson
Herald
Laura Fischer
Fischer
Pake McIntire
Nashville
Reba McIntire
Dee Horne
Jayhawker Days
Modern recreation and structured play in youth life
A report on how modern schedules drive kids toward organized activities while reducing free creative play. Nancy Baker from Ottawa Recreation Commission notes parental work patterns push structured summers and weekends, with sports like soccer and baseball shaping kids routines. Ottawa library hosts ORC Summer Playground programs with instructor oversight.
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Nancy Baker
Ottawa Recreation Commission
Baker
Shannon Leonard
Rachel Freeman
Bailey Freeman
Rachel McNeill
Alyssa Keaton
Ottawa
ORC
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Rita Dowling
Suzuki Strings
Ottawa University
University
Petting Zoo
Sharon Musick
Musick
Merritt
Eudora
Jayhawker Days Booster Club
Cade Fischer
Hedrick’s Petting Zoo
Orris Cox
Ea Recreation
Sarah Blecha
Werald
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