Night closure set on I-35 southbound for Homestead Lane bridge work
Winter weather pushes a late night closure of southbound I-35 in southern Johnson County from 10 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday at Homestead Lane. Crews will set girders for the eastern section of the new Homestead Lane bridge serving a future intermodal rail hub between Edgerton and Gardner. A detour routes drivers via U.S. 56 to K-33 through Gardner, Edgerton, and Wellsville, with all lanes reopened by Friday morning.
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Gardner
Volunteer and Color Craze 5K Needs Help
The Ottawa Volunteer Center of East Central Kansas EOC seeks volunteers. A Communities in Schools Color Craze 5K on May 18 needs 40 to 50 helpers from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Email Myers at myersc usd290.org or call (785) 229-8020.
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East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
S. Ash St
Eckan
Myers
Myersc
Forum for West Franklin school board candidates set
Correction notice states a candidate forum for the West Franklin school board will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Williamsburg Community Building at 126 W. William St. The Herald's Weekend edition had the wrong location.
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Daily Report Admissions and Dismissals Summary
Admissions Friday David Fine Williamsburg. Dismissals Friday Dana Coble Ottawa David Fine Williams burg Rita Jackson Ottawa Michael Scott Ottawa. Police arrests report include Kristofer Ray Jackson 21 Lawrence for marijuana possession and paraphernalia after a traffic stop on I 35 at Ottawa at 12 55 a.m. Saturday. Levi Sitlington 18 Ottawa suspected of DUI and minor in consumption at 3 48 p.m. Saturday on West 17th Street. Levi Sitlington 18 Ottawa suspected of shoplifting at Brandy Wine Liquors 1605 S Main St 3 48 p.m. Saturday. Renee Decock 30 Ottawa suspected of disorderly conduct at 1200 block East Eighth Street 2 14 a.m. Sunday. Nicholas Dean Odor 28 Bonner Springs suspected of drug paraphernalia possession and driving with a suspended license after a traffic stop at 2 44 a.m. Monday on I 35 at Ottawa.
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Kristofer Ray Jackson
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S. Main St
East Eighth Street
Renee Decock
Nicholas Dean Odor
Bonner Springs
Ottawa Police Incident and Traffic Report Summary
Police log details incidents on Tremont Avenue and Locust Street including a damaged vehicle report for a 29 year old Ottawa woman. An unattended death of a 57 year old Ottawa man was reported on South Locust Street. Several vehicle collisions and backing or yielding violations were recorded across Ottawa and surrounding areas.
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South Locust Street
Zarco
E. Logan Sr
Candace Bowman
Garnett
Wellsville and Ottawa Fire Department Public Safety Blotter
Wellsville police logs show public assists on Main Street Downey and West Fourth Street plus trespass and medical calls with traffic and non injury wrecks. Ottawa Fire details heat and smoke detector activations with firefighters assisting in 11 medical calls over Friday to Sunday.
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Downey Street
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I-35
Seventh Street
Ottawa Fire Department
N. Davis Ave
E. 12Th St
Ottawa candidates discuss education and district needs
Lynda Alderman, Bill Allegre, Tim Catlin, and Richard Jackson answer The Heralds questions on USD 290. Alderman, a retired first grade teacher, urges a district curriculum director and patron listening. Allegre cites equity among elementary schools and funding challenges. Catlin proposes long range planning, curriculum focus, and public trust. Jackson, a longtime CEO, emphasizes students, teachers, and community engagement.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
California
USD 290
Anna Quindlen
Reynolds Drug Store
TLC Marketing
Eugene Field
Candidates outline for Ottawa school board race
Norman Wooge and Russ Wilson present campaigns focused on technology driven equitable education and safer learning environments. Wilson highlights involvement in city commissions and calls for diverse, resource wise leadership. Wooge emphasizes improved graduation rates free meals and study sessions for board decisions.
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