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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 2013
Page
1
Forecasters note a slow transition as winter storms linger with cold snaps and unsettled skies. Residents anticipate spring arrivals while Page 12 reports look for longer cold spells and cautious optimism about seasonal change.
Ottawa police investigate a late Wednesday wreck at West Sixth and South Willow in which 31 year old John Bishop was injured riding a 2002 Suzuki east on West Sixth. A unidentified minivan traveling south on Willow possibly struck the motorcycle and fled the scene. Police stop short of calling it a hit and run.
Reports describe the incident as an injury accident. Bishop, not wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained undisclosed injuries. Police report notes the overnight wreck on I-35 detour details appear on Page 5.
Ottawa city commissioners approved a compensation and classification study for city personnel positions at 30,250 to compare salaries and benefits with nearby municipalities and private-sector employers. Human Resources Director Melissa Fairbanks said the study by CBI Human Capital Services will assess market competitiveness.
Bruce Hanson of the Ottawa Police Department leads a gun safety course at The Gun Guys with students on spring break. A video featuring Mc Gruff the Crime Dog and safety booklets accompanied the session at 412 S Main St. Ottawa. Adalynn Wilson feeds a goat at the Franklin County Fairgrounds petting zoo event, part of Spring Fling.
Franklin County prepares for the inaugural Prairie Spirit 100 mile and 50 mile ultra runs with more than 130 athletes facing hazards such as hallucinations hypothermia and blisters. Organizer Eric Steele notes ultra runners seek challenging events beyond standard marathons as part of the sport.
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