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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 2013
Page
1
A romantic gesture, described as a love story, mends a rift and brings a couple back to Ottawa. Details appear on Page 9 with personal reflections and local context.
District Court hears an ouster proceeding against Franklin County Sheriff Jeff Curry. The case centers on alleged misconduct and official acts while in office, with court proceedings outlining the charges and potential removal actions. Local authorities and legal representatives are involved, and a timetable for the hearing is to be established.
Franklin County Sheriff Jeff Curry announced plans to resign effective April 1, ending ouster proceedings filed by Prosecutor Stephen Hunting. Curry, in office since 2010, cited sadness and a desire to aid the transition as Undersheriff Steve Langer oversees operations until a replacement is named.
Former Sheriff Craig Davis recalls the 1992 case as Franklin County and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation pursue leads. Crime Stoppers has named the unsolved homicide its Crime of the Week. Branson, 45, died from multiple stab wounds to her face neck chest and abdomen.
Five residents compete for three openings on the Ottawa city commission with a public candidate forum set for Tuesday at the Franklin County Office Annex. Incumbents Linda Reed and Jeff Richards join challengers Rocky Fleer Helen Hood and Mike Skidmore in the race after Gene Ramsey, a longtime member and five time mayor, did not seek reelection.
Ottawa plans candidate forums for city and school contests including West Franklin school board races. Page 3 coverage outlines forum dates and participating candidates.
Franklin County Sheriff Jeff Curry plans to resign at 5 p.m. on April 1 following his Feb 27 arrest on a felony interference with law enforcement charge and a misdemeanor official misconduct charge. Local residents show mixed feelings while Undersheriff Steve Langer is praised to keep the department running. Ottawa figures note the ouster hearing proceeded in a crowded courtroom and Karin Hunt represents City of Ottawa in the matter.
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