County pays over 206000 to correct overtime violation
Franklin County Commission voted 41 to pay slightly more than 206000 to fix an overtime pay violation from the past two years. They accepted responsibility but blamed County Clerk Shaun Perry. The issue centered on 25 Ambulance Department employees incorrectly labeled as exempt, making overtime due.
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Franklin County Commission
Shaun Perry
Perry
Franklin County Ambulance Department
Five May Stay Petition Seeks Reduce County Commissioners
Petition filed last month seeks to cut county board from five to three. Circulators have 180 days to gather 0.915 signatures equal to 5 percent of registered voters. The effort hinges on delivery to County Counselor Blaine Finch and approval at the next general election.
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Blaine Finch
Finch
Shari Perry
Perry
Cheri Kirkland
Kirkland
Couunty Commissioners
Shaui Perry
Silt Mn
Phillip Fromme
Wietnee
Goodwill store eyed for Ottawa location
Goodwill Industries seeks a lease at the former Wal-Mart on Princeton Circle Drive in Ottawa. If approved by July 1, a thrift store could open in late September or October in the central part of the building. Other Ottawa locations would be considered if this plan proceeds.
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Goodwill Industries
Ottawa
Social Service Agency
Wal-Mart
Princeton Circle Drive
Cathy Nolan
Goodwill
Kansas City
Nolan
Princeton Circle Price
Srk
Keaigina
Missing Pit Bulls After Shelter Break-In At Ottawa
Two female pit bulls and five other dogs were released from cages during a break-in at the Ben Martin Peck Animal Shelter in Ottawa. Police investigate whether the dogs were stolen or merely missing. a shelter director notes the gate was left open and asks for tips at the shelter or police dispatch.
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Ben Martin Peck Animal Shelter
Animal Shelter
Law Enfopearsant
Ottawa
Randy Allan
Allan
Emily Mathis
Mathis
Nalal
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Linda Brown
Ove
Cleon Rickel
Roy Dunk
Don Stottlemire
Ron Henrickson
Franklin County
John Nowak
The
Ottawa Herald
Richard Mullins
Rantoul
Jim Eichenberger
Pomona
U.S.59
Sand Creek Road
Goodwill Store
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