Franklin County deputy on paid leave after arrest. sheriff also charged
Deputy Jerrod Fredricks remains on paid administrative leave after a February 27 arrest on a felony interference charge. Sheriff Jeff Curry, also arrested that day on a felony interference charge and a misdemeanor misconduct count, faces ouster proceedings with a first hearing scheduled for Thursday in Ottawa. Det. Sgt. Shane Pruitt acts as public information officer in Fredricks’ absence while records requests are declined.
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Ottawa OKs KDOT aid for airport land purchase
Ottawa city commissioners learned KDOT will cover 5 percent of the 54 acre land purchase near Ottawa Municipal Airport after FAA funds were reduced. The land at 2040 Montana Road, bought from Old Granddad LLC for 201,750, paves runway expansion for larger aircraft and stronger economic plans. A vote on accepting the offer was set for the Wednesday meeting at City Hall.
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Curry case continuation raises ouster question for Franklin sheriff
Franklin County District Court scheduled 11 a.m. Thursday for civil ouster hearings against Sheriff Curry amid claims he unlawfully used confidential information to privately benefit or harm others. The Ottawa Herald argues courtt order hinders news gathering and upholds First Amendment rights. Jerrod Fredricks, a sheriff’s master deputy, faces a felony charge. Senior Judge John E. Sanders presides.
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Communities in Schools helps Ottawa students grow
Communities in Schools of Ottawa aided over 1,800 district students in 2011 12 about 75 percent of Ottawa school enrollment. Programs span K 5 weekend Warriors BackSnack K 12 mentoring and Why Try resilience with funding from grants foundations sponsors and donations. The five year Reach for the Stars expansion led by Becky Nevergold and Dean Katt included 21st Century grants totaling 726 395 over five years and a Study Island tutoring component.
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