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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 2018
Page
3
Sheriff and police records summarize dismissals, arrests, and incidents across Franklin and nearby areas. Entries include probation warrants, DUI and paraphernalia charges, battery on law enforcement, thefts, threats, accidents, and investigations at multiple streets and facilities.
Fire calls in Ottawa include a law enforcement assist at 2300 block of 1 35 at 10 42 p m Wednesday. Outside rubbish fire on West Second Street at 7 55 a m Thursday. West Second Street incident at 11 29 a m Thursday. Unauthorized burning at 1100 block West Seventh Street at 4 46 p m Thursday. Eight medical calls assisted Wednesday and Thursday.
Independent consultant Lori Taylor told Kansas lawmakers that K-12 funding must rise from 500 million to 2.1 billion over five years to meet court mandates. The study, paid 285000, also outlines 1.8 billion and 1.0? billion scenarios for higher proficiency and college readiness, with districts awaiting impact details.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office investigates a further threat at Central Heights USD 288. Superintendent Brian Spencer posted that a message threatening to “shoot up” the school was found in a boys bathroom stall. Several individuals have been interviewed.
High winds and dry conditions kept fire danger elevated across the state with red flag warnings issued, especially south of I-70. Franklin County remained under a burn ban Friday due to extreme danger as officials warned of gusty south winds and a brief cooldown overnight before winds return tomorrow.
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Franklin County Appraiser Philip Dudley and his wife Sue. They were found dead in their Osawatomie home on March 8 and the cause remains undetermined as investigators continue inquiries. Deputy appraiser Jamie Wilson will serve interim duties while a successor is sought. Dudley had led the county appraiser’s office since 2009 and previously worked in state and Johnson County offices. He also served on Osawatomie City Council and as mayor beginning in 2007.
Franklin County Historical Society teams with Prairie Paws Animal Shelter to present Critter Companions at the Old Depot Museum. The show features early 20th century animal images and Ben Martin Peck’s role in forming the Humane Society. Opening weekend March 17-18 offers free admission for kids 12 and under with an adult. The event runs through August 19, 2018 with an adoption drive and collaboration with Ottawa Library. For details call (785) 242-1250 or visit olddepotmuseum.org.
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