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Second Street gains shine with many remodels
About a dozen Second Street businesses underwent remodeling and new signage moving from other blocks. Farm Bureau Insurance moved to Second Street Jan 8 under Bob Robbins. Nithhers Floor Service and Martin's Electric expanded. Nitchers Floor Service offers flooring, carpeting, and installation. Ella's Beauty Salon opened. local banks and savings groups expanded or remodeled. Lister Hardware, Walker Wallpaper, Hank's Sinclair Service, Minnick Motor Company, Ottawa Appliance Center and Blueprint added upgrades.
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Second Street
Farm Bureau Insurance
South Main
Bob Robbins
Ottawa
Farm Bureau Agency
Farm Bureau
Franklin County
Virginia Nordyke
Marguerite Robbins
Nithhers
East Second
Harvey A. Martin
Martin
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Chamber of Commerce
Martin’s Electric