Six year old murder focus of Crime Stoppers
Franklin County Sheriff and Kansas Bureau of Investigation probe a March 20 1992 homicide at 2449 Shawnee Road Doris Branson died from multiple stab wounds. No forced entry. Her purse was later found along a rural road. The couple’s husband Gary Branson reported the crime. Call Crime Stoppers at 1 888 311 TIPS for information and rewards up to 1000. Callers may stay anonymous.
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Franklin County
Church group tours Egypt and Holy Land sites
Leona Jones and 15 to 20 area church members traveled February 9 to 23 visiting Egypt sites including the Sphinx pyramids and Jerusalem near the Sea of Galilee. Jones felt she walked where Jesus did during the journey.
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Ottawa Mayor Cummiskey Reflects on Service and Future
Former Ottawa mayor emphasizes civic cooperation, quotes leaders who built coalitions, and looks to future city improvements. She recalls key projects with Wal Mart Distribution Center and Heartland China, and notes pride in Her birth during term as a defining personal moment. The city plans surveys with Ottawa University to gauge recreational needs.
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Ottawa Area
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Ottawa University
Carly
Kansas
Blaine
Finch
Scott Lambers
Lou Atherton
Patty Snyder
Ottawa Chamber
China
Ottawa City Commissioners Approve Grants and Benefits
City officials approved about 13063 from a federal grant for Ottawa Police Department computer and digital photo gear with a 1307 local match. Employees may opt into cancer insurance at their own cost. A 96000 yearly property liability contract with Employers Mutual promises at least 10000 in dividends. Devore Associates to design a new Public Works building not to exceed 60000, funded within a 750000 project budget. Retirement plaque for John Heckert, longtime Highlands Cemetery operator.
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Devore
John Heckert
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Highland Cemetery
Centropolis Sewer Benefit District Plans Explained
The sewer district will repay initial county costs if construction does not occur. Signers can remove themselves by writing the County Clerk. If constructed, costs roll into project. A public hearing follows engineering work, and if continued, a district is created. The Centropolis committee aims for under 25 dollars monthly per connection, depending on financing and project size.
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Richmond eyes tougher standards for new developments
City planner Bledsoe cites 1990 census showing median residence age around 50 years and urges higher sidewalk easement standards due to ball diamonds. If plans proceed, a recreational complex could be ready by 2000. Richmond now has about 570 residents in 220 homes.
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Bledsoe
U.S
County proposes zoning change to house office use in residential area
Slone says miscommunication led to county asking the city to amend zoning for office uses like community corrections as a special use. The county prefers rezoning as a better path and notes O I is compatible in a residential area. The office would have regulated hours, less intrusive than the nursing home, which could need ambulance service at night.
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Slone
Nursing Home
Zoning hearing on four Franklin County townships tonight
The planning commission meets at 7 30 p m at the county annex to decide if Cen tropolis Cutler Homewood and Pottawatomie should be zoned. Each township will be voted on separately with final action by the county commission. Also on the agenda are a four lot Vermont Road subdivision final plat and a 270 foot tall communications tower permit on Shawnee Road.
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Neosho Road
Shawnee Road
Ottawa man arrested in indecent case
An 18-year-old Ottawa man, Aaron Daniel Laudermith of 1229 S. Main, was taken into custody on a Franklin County warrant charging sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl. He appeared in court after a Nov. 25 alleged act. A separate arrest tied to the case occurred at 8:15 p.m. at a residence with a $2,000 bond set.
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Franklin County
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S. Main
Race Smith
Calee Dence
Kansas planners to meet on growth and zoning issues
State planners gather with the Kansas Association of County Planning and Zoning officials from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at Sirloin Stockade. Eric Strauss of the University of Kansas Urban Planning program will speak. Don Slone notes topics include communication towers growth and public service needs. Open to the public. attendees pay for their own meals.
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Sirloin Stockade
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University of Kansas Urban Planning Program
Don Slone
Wal-Mart Provides 2000 Dollar Grant to Ottawa Police
The Ottawa Wal-Mart Super center awarded the Ottawa Police Department a 2000 dollar grant through the Wal-Mart Foundation matching program. Funds will support the McGruff DARE camp in August and community programs, per center manager Jim Papa.
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Supercenter
Wal-Mart
Kansas House Votes to Put Regents Amendment to Voters
The Kansas House approved 97 to 25 a resolution to submit a constitutional amendment in November that would abolish the Board of Regents and replace it with a Council on Higher Education. The action was taken Thursday in Topeka, moving to public vote.
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Ottawa Area Hospital Notes and Patrol Reports
Admissions include Amy Bowman Robert Adams Francis Wise and Dorothy Perry of Ottawa and Rebecca Barber Pomona Dismissals list Ottawa residents Dorothy Cramer Mary Triplett Roy Heckman Kathryn Jones and son Birth of a son to Rebecca Barber Pomona and Larry Barber Ottawa Sheriff reports arrest of Daren Hagelin for felony driving on suspended license incident of a stolen vehicle recovered at Second and Locust Police report multiple arrests domestic battery driving on suspended license Leavenworth warrants and domestic disputes Thefts at Wheel & Deal and a residence burglary losses totaled The accident in the 4400 block of Colorado Road and a hit and run at Ottawa High School Ambulance calls in Wellsville and near Pine Manor Municipal Court sentences and diver sion agreements for several defendants including DUI theft and drug paraphernalia.
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Robert Adams
Francis Wise
Dorothy Perry
Ottawa
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Pomona
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Mary Triplett
Roy Heckman
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Larry Barber
South Cedar
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Osage
Leavenworth County
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Wheel & Deal
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Wednes
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Pine
Wellsville
Vermont Road
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Garden City
Brenda C. Collins
Sycamore
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Ginger R. Crane
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