Valuations Rise in Franklin County Tax Projections
Franklin County's assessed valuation rose 11.62 percent after a new update by County Clerk Donna Mietchen. To keep tax dollars steady, the county mill levy would need to drop 5.14 mills, otherwise taxes rise. The 1994 assessed value was 91.26 million. the new value is 101.87 million, shifting dollars per mill from 91,874 to 101,873.13. School districts face funding pressure due to state-mandated 35 mill levies.
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Franklin County
Donna Mietchen
Mietchen
Ottawa
Rantoul
Williamsburg
County approves wellness program for employees
County commissioners approved a wellness program proposal from Health Director Mike Pruner and Noxious Weed Director Ray DeJulio to begin around Aug 1. Pruner will hire a part time nurse into a full time slot to lead the program, aiming to reduce costs through healthier, more productive staff and lower insurance rates. The program will extend existing county services with health classes on nutrition and smoking cessation.
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Franklin County
Mike Pruner
Health Department
Ray DeJulio
DeJulio
Pruner
County to hold adjusted Wednesday meeting hours
Franklin County Clerk Donna Mietchen reminds residents that county commissioners will meet next Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. to improve accessibility. Extended hours apply to the treasurer and motor vehicle offices 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. through September on a trial basis.
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Franklin County
Donna Mietchen
Mietchen
Heartland plants new facility to serve North America
Heartland plans two coast plants and a Midwest site to better serve clients across North America. Ottawa was chosen for the building, proximity to Kansas City, and strong rural incentives. Kansas offers incentives for rural locators and rural work ethic is cited. Bradford Exchange is noted as Heartland's main customer.
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North America
Boyer
Heartland
Ottawa
Kansas
Kansas City
Sutton's Jewelry Embraces Change and Family Leadership
Lionel Sutton plans July 29 ribbon ceremony as Cathy becomes manager with Philip taking ownership alongside her. The piece details shifts in jewelry trade including direct sourcing, gemology training, and Suttons enduring family involvement through Cathy, Philip, and longtime staff in a century-old business.
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Lionel
Cathy
Philip
Sutton
American Gemological Society
U S and Russia meet in space mission control
The Atlantis seven crew and Mir three crew members prepared for homeward departure next week. Thagard expressed mixed emotions about leaving, while ground control linked Houston and Kaliningrad in bilingual contact as the ships orbited near Central Asia. Mir’s crew celebrated with lively Russian folk songs.
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Mir
Earth
Thagard
Central Asia
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Houston
Kaliningrad
Bridal Registry and local business notices mix
Bridal registry at Helton's Hallmark in Malin lists gift services. Carpet Warehouse announces holiday closure July 1 through 4. Farm Bureau Insurance and Recycling centers provide hours and address details. Health Department offers kindergarten to daycare physicals. Melatonin product via The Clinic Pharmacy. Class of 75 invites alumni to 20 year reunion at Timberlake Ranch on July 1 with a $10 cover. contact number provided.
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OHS
Triende
Timberlake Ranch
Tonight's Forecast Predicts Scattered Showers and Storms
A 20 percent chance of showers and a few thunderstorms is expected tonight with a low in the lower 60s. North wind will be 5 to 15 mph.
Flood Toll Rises as Bodies Found in Creek
Virginia rivers overflowed for an eighth day as rescue crews recovered three bodies from a pickup swept into a swollen creek. Power company workers located the vehicle in a stream near Buena Vista around 2 a.m. The death toll reached six.
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Buena Vista
Virginia
Power Company
Local panel pushes US-59 work for wider shoulders and bypass options
Ottawa officials and morning council members back a plan to widen shoulders on US-59 and reroute truck traffic around the city via K-68. The group aims to present findings to the KDOT interim study commission later this year, seeking highway funds while garnering support from Franklin and Douglas County commissions.
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Main Street
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Ramsey
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Osage County
Sand Creek Road
KDOT
Franklin
Douglas
Lawrence
Baldwin
Scott Bird
Mel Brown
Our Own" Hardware
Brent Fogle
Fogle Quarry
Malcolm Gillihan
Jack Vawter
Wal-Mart
Scott Lambers
Ralph Tanner
R-Baldwin_ City
Doug Walker
Dr. Osawatomie
Bill Allegre
Allegre Pharmacy
Walker
Hendrix
Hendrix Law Firm
John Killough
Killoughy
Construction
Ottawa honors Bird retirement with 25 years service
Ottawa University will honor Norma Bird for 25 years of service with a retirement reception Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Gold Room of the Mowbray Student Union. Bird joined QU in 1970 as secretary to Robert Bundy and later became payroll manager.
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Ottawa University
Norma Bird
Robert Bundy
Bird
Mowbray Student Union
Ottawa Herald classified rates and staff listing 1994
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for various delivery areas and plans in late 1994, with monthly, quarterly, and annual prices for Ottawa carriers, rural routes, and surrounding counties. It also provides staff roles and contact details, including editor and publisher, managing editor, and department heads.
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Ottawa
Chang Ottawa
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