Ottawa candidates vie for city commission and school board
A candidate forum Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. in the Franklin County Office Annex will feature Ottawa city commission and school board hopefuls. Incumbents Linda Reed Jeff Richards and Gene Ramsey not seeking re election for the commission. Six seek three school board seats: Bill Allegre Lynda Alderman Tim Catlin Richard Jackson Russ Wilson and Norman Wooge. Sponsors include Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Action Committee Franklin County Farm Bureau Ottawa American Legion Post 60 and AT&T.
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Russ Wilson
Norman Wooge
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West Franklin candidates debate set next week
West Franklin school board election looms with a candidate forum at West Franklin High School in Pomona. The event, at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the commons, is hosted by the West Franklin teachers association and will cover the bond issue on the June 4 ballot. A separate series by Concerned Patrons of West Franklin 287 plans forums at Appanoose and Williamsburg elementary schools, featuring only new candidates critical of the bond and consolidation plan.
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Weekly School Lunch Menu March 25 29
Monday ham and noodle casserole with raw vegetable salad bread and rosy applesauce. Tuesday Swiss steak au gratin potato Medi terranean blend roll and strawberries. Wednesday chicken lasagna roll-up spinach salad California blend Texas toast and peanut butter pie. Thursday pulled pork green bean salad hamburger bun and fruit mix. Friday tuna salad broccoli cheese soup hamburger bun and pineapple.
Volunteer drive boosts food pantries in Ottawa area
Ottawa volunteers sought by the Ottawa Volunteer Center to aid food pantries. April 5 through April 20 events invite donors, sculpture crafts from canned goods, and a community vote at OU Baseball Field and a Franklin County Courthouse lawn food drive. Local organizations include East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp and Communities in Schools. Contact scraft at eckan.org and Cassie Myers at myersc usd290.org.
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National Volunteer Week Luncheon In Franklin County
Volunteers are sought for an April 27 informal luncheon at Wash burn Towers in Franklin County to thank volunteers. Two shifts 10 a.m. to noon and noon to 2 p.m. require help setting up, serving, and cleanup. Email eckan.org or call 785 214 4556 to sign up.
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Daily Report Admissions and Dismissals in Ottawa Area
Wednesday and Thursday admissions include Dana Coble Rita Jackson Nadine Peine and George Louderback Alan Holmes with dismissals for George Louderback and Alan Holmes. Arrests listed for Terry Criqui Robert Krout Aaron Ayers Mary Watkins Zachary Green Steven Jackson with multiple warrants and theft/battery suspicions. Firefighters responded to eight medical calls and four medical calls across Franklin County.
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Ottawa
Rita Jackson
Tawa
Nadine Peine
Richmond
George Louderback
Alan Holmes
Baldwin City
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Terry Criqui
Franklin County
Police Department
S. Main St
Robert Krout
City of Ottawa
Aaron Ayers
Wellsville
Walmart Supercenter
S. Princeton St
Mary Watkins
South Main Street
Zachary Green
Steven Jackson
Ottawa Fire Department
Franklin County Fire Departments
Murder case reopened as cold lead hopes persist
Former Franklin County sheriff Davis and Sgt. Shane Pruitt said the 1992 Doris Branson homicide was not random and remain open with investigators following hundreds of leads. The case, chalked up to a three hour window, has been reviewed by the KBI cold case squad while Crime Stoppers highlighted it as the ongoing unsolved homicide.
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
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Kansas City
Doris Branson
Shawnee Road
Ottawa
Pruitt
Help sought in Doris Branson murder case calls for tips
Information about the March 20 1992 murder of Doris Branson is requested by Franklin County Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips may earn up to 1000 dollars and callers are asked to recall where they were on that day and any sightings in the afternoon and evening. Senior writer Doug Carder notes the family seeks justice.
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Doris Branson
Franklin County
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Police Incidents and Accidents Report in Ottawa Area
A 23 year old Ottawa woman reported a threat by a known juvenile. Two children were taken into protective custody. A 21 year old Ottawa man reported a battery. An Ottawa motorcyclist was struck by an unknown vehicle while riding. A parking lot backing collision occurred between Ottawa and Garnett residents.
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South Main Street
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