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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 2000
Page
8
Storm floods Franklin County roads as spring storms hit
A spring storm rainstorm dumped 3.64 inches on Ottawa and caused flooding on county roads, power outages for about 90 homes and businesses, and minor accidents. The CAT scanner transformer at Ransom Memorial Hospital was destroyed, costing 5,000 for a replacement. KCPL power trips and leaks at the Ottawa Fire Department were managed as crews restored power and monitored water and sewer facilities. No injuries were reported, and roads were not closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Ottawa
Cil
Jim Bradley
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Bradley
Kansas City Power and Light
KCPL
Ottawa Fire Department
Richard Oglesby
Oglesby
Oldsmobile
Ronald E. Pennis
Parsons
Fisenhower
Labette
Coen Eyes Expansion of Dairy Farm Venture
Coen plans to expand his dairy operation near 4418 Nebeeske to compete with larger farms. He partners with John McFarland and Rick Smith and must secure KDHE permits for animal and environmental rules, aiming to begin within two to three months despite neighbor concerns about odor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeen
Nebeeske Serene
Coen
Etree Tegson
John McFarlang
Rick Smith
KDHE
Wheat crop weather aftermath delays harvest in Franklin County
The Herald reports farmers face delayed wheat harvest as fields stay damp after Tuesday storms. Experts say the damage risk is low unless hail occurred. the bigger issue is drying conditions for the unusually lush wheat, with some early harvests already underway in southern Franklin County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Kansas
David Hornung
Franklin County Farm Service Agency
Hornung
Franklin County
RMH Faces Financial Troubles Amid Costs Pressures
Ransom Memorial Hospital faces losses from high wages insurance pressures and Medicare rates while remaining in the black with reserves. Trustees hear a 16 week plan to cut nonsalary costs and standardize operations as administrators seek more space, possibly in the Franklin County Annex, and explore staffing and budget changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Potter
Herald
Tom Briggs
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Briggs
Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees
Ransom Memorial
Kansas City
Larry Felix
RMH
Felix
Briges
Ransom
Adrian Derousseau
David Alderman
Sienife
Franklin County Annex
Eae Felix
Merchants push city funds for downtown Main Street plan
Ottawa merchants and Main Street committee members lobbied city commissioners to support a $30,000 annual grant for three years to fund a state Main Street program. They seek a director, promotion efforts, and private partnerships to revitalize downtown, with a fallback to a local independent group if not approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harard
Ottawa
Kathy Sutton
Biaine
Main Street
Ag Ae
Rng
Paaichaet Ae
Contrict
Sutton
Une
Department of Commerce
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