Ottawa Herald Calendar Highlights for the Month
Community events calendar notices from Ottawa Library and Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce list varied activities. Dates include city meetings, festivals, fairs, market days, and club gatherings at locations such as City Hall, Poncho's, Orchard Park, and the City Park with items like Pride meetings and the annual street festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Library
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
PRIDE
Kansas Veterans Commission
City Hall
Chamber
City Planning Commission
Jaycee Chautauqua
Forest Park
Farmers Market
Alco
City Commission
Inner Dimension
Ottawa University
Ottawa School Board
S. Main
Williamsburg-Ottawa Wildlife Conservation Club
Chamber of Commerce Board
Oasis Club
Westminster Church
City Park
Mid-America Council On Aging
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Ottawa
Richmond Fair
Waverly Ohio
Ottawa Quilters Guild
Elliott Hall
Franklin County Fair Board
Celebration
Elliott
Ottawa Recreation Commission
ORC
Ottawa Library Board
Ed’s Market
Chamber Agri-Business Committee
John Coalee
County Commission
Franklin County
Legislative Action Committee
Ottawa Middle School
William H. Howe
Ottawa Community Arts Council
Hard 40 law tops new state measures in Kansas
The 1990 Kansas Legislature’s new laws take effect Sunday and include a mandatory 40 year prison term for certain first degree murders. Prosecutors may seek a sentencing hearing to impose the term. The measure targets heinous murders and killers-for-hire, with limited exceptions.
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Topeka
Kan
House
Senate
Stephan seeks ammo to fight puppy mills drive
Kansas Attorney General Bob Stephan launched a private fundraiser to finance county prosecutors in enforcing the 1988 puppy mill law. The effort seeks funds for expert witnesses and veterinarians, with Rep. Ginger Barr leading the drive and The Critter Care Co. administering the program. Two Topeka men face misdemeanor charges tied to kennel operations as the campaign unfolds.
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Topeka
Kan
Bob Stephan
Ginger Barr
Auburn
Critter Care Co
Animal Health Department
Stephan
Shawnee County
Barr
Humane Society
Fireworks safety and bans loom as July 4 nears
Franklin County Sheriff Rex Bowling warns hot dry winds raise fire risk while rural areas still permit fireworks. In Ottawa possession is banned citywide with fines. DPS will cite violators. Fire division chief Richard Towe cites statewide ban support and bushfire danger. Sheriff urges adult supervision for youths lighting fireworks.
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Jay Bemis
Herald
Ranklin County
Rex Bowling
Bowling
Fire Department
Department of Public Safety
Jeff Herrman
DPS
Herrman
Kansas
Richard Towe
Weekend Forecast: Heat Persists With Near Hundred Degree Temps
Weekend outlook shows sunny skies and continued heat with highs near 100 degrees and southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight stays mostly clear with lows in the upper 70s, and Sunday repeats the hot sunny pattern with similar high temperatures.
Heat Drives Up Business As Hottest Days Hit City
Local merchants report strong sales as heat and humidity push residents to buy cooling, repair, and services. Appliance Repair owner Kenneth Redifer notes rapid demand for air conditioner work while KCPL warns of higher peak electricity use and plans to run extra engines to meet demand. Carey Mechanical also reports heavy workload with overtime as heat continues.
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Lori Alvarado
Kenneth Redifer
S. Main
Randy Wetmore
Kansas City Power & Light
KCPL
Raymond Carey
Carey Mechanical
Ruth