County Launches All-Out War In Winter's Wake
Franklin County Engineer's Department carries emergency repairs and spring plans as staff fight frost, sinkholes, and culvert freezes. Santarpia says roads may normalize with blading and drying. projects include Pomona Centropolis base work, Eisenhower Road upgrades, and multiple bridge contracts funded by EDA and revenue sharing.
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County
Diane Yeamans
Franklin County Engineer's
Craig Santarola
Santarpia
Ottawa
Wellsville
Pomona
Centropolis
Eisenhower Road
Peoria
Two Bridge Reopenings Stated
Franklin County Commission approves about 22000 dollars to repair Fort Scott Crossing and a Pomona area bridge over the Marais des Cygnes River. Repairs yield a five year life with a five ton load limit. engineers from Cook Flatt Stroble advise stringers and beams along the length for economy. Two other bridges will not be fixed and bids will follow. County forecast: mild with highs near 75 and lows around 40s. southerly winds 0 to 20 mph.
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Franklin County Commission
Fort Scott Crossing
Pomona
Marais Des Cygnes River
Cook
Flatt and Stroble
Topeka
East Seventh Street
Local Pomona service club boosts community and students
A Pomona service club strengthens ties with the town and supports students through programs and donations. It highlights group efforts to aid local projects, mentor youths, and promote civic engagement within the community.
Kentucky coach finally smiles.
Kentucky’s coach is optimistic as the season opens, noting early improvements and rising team morale. The article highlights key athletes and the program’s recent progress, signaling a positive start to the season.
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OHS
Kentucky
Boost For KEO Independence
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources approved a bill to make the Kansas Energy Office an independent agency, breaking it from the governor's office and expanding staff. The measure details duties including energy emergency planning, research priorities, and public information on conservation. A 1979 start date for new authority on research funding remains noted. Also reported: February food price rise of 1.2 percent with beef leading gains and inflation outlook. policy debate and a coffee gathering in Ottawa featuring legislators and community leaders.
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Topeka
Kan
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Kansas Energy Office
Charlie Angell
Arnold Berman
D-Lawrence
Senate
Berman
Washington
Carter
Schneider Plans Appeal After Dismissal in Campaign Case
Attorney General Curt Schneider will appeal a Monday dismissal of campaign finance charges against Senate President Ross Doyen to the Kansas Court of Appeals. The case involved alleged improper handling of contributions and reporting by Doyen and his campaign treasurer, with debate over who bears reporting responsibility and penalties.
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Pera
Kan
Curt Schneider
Senate
Ross Doyen
Kansas Court of Appeals
John Martin
James Hope
Shawnee County District
Topeka
Frank Gaines
Augusta
Gaines
Shawnee County
Schneider
Doyen
Hope
Robert Hecht
Carter unveils $8.3 billion urban policy plan
President Carter outlines an $8.3 billion urban policy relying on incentives to lure business investment in distressed cities. Key elements include parks, health clinics, outdoor art fairs, job programs, and a possible national development bank. Congress must pass budget measures for effect.
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Washington
President Carter
Carter
Congress
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
National Development Bank
Senate Banking Committee
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Pomona Service Club
Franklin's Law
Legislative Stories
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Wint Winter
Rep
George Wingert
Irving Niles
Greater Ottawa
Ninth and Main
Public Works Department
Harry Smith
N. Oak
Clifford Reeves
N. Main
Joe Campbell
S. Elm
Mike Gullett
White House
Stuart Eizenstat
Eizenstat
National Endowment For the Arts
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