Lawmaker and Sheriff Split on Concealed Weapons Bill
Herald Staff Writer Ralph Tanner and Sen. Robert Tyson endorsed a bill for concealed weapons while Franklin County Sheriff Rex Bowling and Ottawa Police Chief Jeff Herrman voiced concerns. Chiefs favor while Douglas County sheriff opposes, and local ordinances repeal cited. Tyson supports careful pepper spray provisions as part of the measure.
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Kansas lawmaker questions school funding and curricula
Kansas state official Tanner discusses redefining public education costs and non educational school functions. He cites social services and vaccination roles, suggests trimming curricula to focus on core subjects while schools face heavier burdens. He notes no bill will pass this year and promises further talks after coffee.
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Car of the Month club steers Ottawa Highs toward care
Ottawa High School launches Renaissance Car of the Month Club to reward students for good car maintenance and attendance. Entries must be 16 or older, licensed, with clean cars, and no recent major violations. Judges inspect cars. students vote at local business sponsors for a $100 prize.
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Tornado Safety and Insurance Tips for Kansas Homes
Hall warns seek interior refuge away from windows during tornadoes and use sturdy furniture for cover. Adjutant general urges families to practice emergency plans with safe basements or storm shelters stocked with water food first aid and radios. State Farm notes over 20 million in Kansas weather claims last year and advises keeping agent contact and documenting possessions for faster claims.
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Ottawa Herald Delivery Information Note
Reader information lists contact numbers for Ottawa Herald circulation and delivery times. It states home delivery targets by weekday and weekend, with call guidance if undelivered and notes delays for Ottawa and outside Ottawa subscribers despite garbled trailing text.
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Tonight's Forecast Mostly Clear and Mild Winds
Forecast calls for mostly clear skies tonight with a low in the mid 30s and light winds. Wednesday and Thursday look warm and dry with lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s to 75 in the southwest. Friday brings a chance of rain in the east, dry elsewhere, with cooler conditions and varies from the 30s west to the 40s east, highs mostly in the 50s to 60s in the north and west.
Tyson Spotlight Bill Faces Questions at Legislative Coffee
VALERIE WOLF reports on a bill by Sen. Robert Tyson redefining spotlighting on animals. Tyson says the bill lets landowners shine lights with a gun in the truck on their property, preserving property rights at night. Some raccoon hunters worry the bill ignores coon hunting practices. Tyson notes wildlife officials say current law may already permit it.
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Water rules threaten Kansas farmers and city costs
Tanner warns that atrazine limits proposed for Kansas rivers would force farmers to abandon atrazine, with dire economic impact. Ottawa and other towns may face water plant upgrades costing about 8 million dollars, while Lawrence could incur 10 million. He urges the Legislature to challenge EPA’s move as EDHE proceeds with implementation.
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Ottawa Art Guild elects new officers
The Ottawa Art Guild announced its new officers Faye Cole chairman B J Cunningham vice chairman Jo Flager secretary Mary Hall treasurer and Sue Dunlap historian in a brief formal slate update. Oasis Club hosts potluck at Westminster Church with 31 members present and guest speakers from North Baptist Church.
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Haze Lee Crumm
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Enid “E'de” Winkler
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Ottawa
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