Calhoun's opens new department store in Ottawa downtown
Ottawa business leaders hail a 7000 square foot Calhoun's department store at 2348 Main as proof downtown Ottawa remains viable. executives say high construction costs push retailers to older downtown buildings, fueling a local recruitment push led by Mark Hildebrand and Chamber members, with plans to expand existing shops and repurpose riverfront spaces. Wal Mart denied as downtown threat, with centerwide competition boosting local shopper choice and area trade to 50000 potential customers.
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George B. Pyle
Ewa
Calhoun
Epartment
Ron Reusch
Ottawa
Bennett
Mark Hildebrand
Mark IV Shoes
Chamber
Hildebrand
Topeka
Lawrence
Baldwin
Garnett
Chanute
Radio Shack
S. Main
John Peimann
Reusch
Chamber of Commerce
Larry Powell
Central Business District Inc
Ottawa Reatil Association
Wal-Mart
O'Kane
Central Heights girls win 3 A crown
Central Heights earns the 3 A girls crown in a milestone season. Key players propel the team to regional and state level acclaim, showcasing strong defense and efficient offense throughout the title run.
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Land of Oz
Central Heights
Area Weather Area Forecast For Ottawa Region
The Ottawa water plant recorded a Friday low of 25 degrees with a high later. Saturday began with a 27 degree low and reached 59 in the afternoon. Sunday saw a 40 degree early low and a 7 degree high. Rainfall Sunday morning was 0.30 inches. Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the low to mid 40s. Cloudy and cooler Tuesday with a high in the low 60s. Winds southerly 10 to 20 mph tonight. Rain chances 20 percent Tuesday.
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National Tier Service
Ottawa
Zoning Vote Bill Passes Senate in Franklin County
State Sen. Jim W. Allen said his bill requiring a countywide vote before unincorporated zoning goes into effect passed the Senate 40-0, affecting only Franklin County. The House now considers the measure, with local officials and Rep. Dorothy Nichols present at a Chamber event.
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Pyle
Jim W.allen
Franklin County
Senate
Allen
Ottawa
Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coffee
Dorothy Nichols
Nichols
Ways and Means
House
John Carlin
The
Peoples Bank
Pakistan Yielded To 2 Fold Pressure At Airliner Siege
Reuters/AP report from Damascus says Pakistan gave in to hijackers holding over 100 hostages aboard a Pakistan airliner after threats to kill three men with American passports. U S officials urged restraint while Pakistan released 54 opposition prisoners. one hostage threat involved a Canadian with a U S passport.
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Damascus
Syria
Pakistan
United
U.S
Iran
Lawrence Clifton Mangum
New York City
State Department
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O’kane
Murphy
Carrie
Waymire’s
Gamble's Department
South Main
Calhoun's
E. 2Nd
Hickory
Rural Conservation and Development Office
Main
Acorn
Kansas
Bob Hendrickson
Bobby
RFD 3
K-68
Richter Road
Dave Kaup Hendrickson
States
United States
Islamabad
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