Fireworks standowner to close after 35 years of Fourth sales
Janice Heck and husband Larry will close their Ottawa fireworks stand after this Fourth of July. They began in a wooden stand, moved to tents, and have sold with TNT Fireworks the last three years. The Hecks say the holidays are time with family and travel plans justify retirement.
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Wesley
U.S. 59
Ottawa
Janice
Larry Heck
Hecks
Frank
Marilyn McMillen
Heck
Jenny
Julie
TNT
Candy Finch
Julie Maxwell
Baldwin City
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Trenton
Maxwell
Wilson wins stay on Pottawatomie Township board
Franklin County Commissioners were told they cannot revoke their appointment of Robert Wilson as township clerk after he filled a vacancy. County Counselor Blaine Finch explained the only changes are resignation recall or ouster, and Wilson was sworn in during a meeting recess. Supporters urged keeping Wilson, noting his familiarity and brought up concerns about impetuous acts in local government.
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Mulligan
Robert Wilson
Pottawatomie
Franklin County
Wilson
Les Reinier
Reinier
Blaine Finch
Finch
Commission
Jim Luther
Pottawatomie Township
Bob
Kansas House fights for school funds tied to judiciary amendment
On day eight of the special session, the Kansas House debated a 46 million school finance package and linked its fate to a proposed constitutional amendment restricting the judiciary. The vote and discussions highlighted a split between those favoring stronger constitutional control and those prioritizing school funding as lawmakers work toward a court funding authority clash and potential statewide ballot.
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Topeka
House
Senate
Dig May
GOP
Mays
Legisa
Separation of Powers
Judiciary
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