County eyes reactivating juvenile detention study group
Franklin County commissioners approved reactivating a committee to study juvenile detention needs. Increased local demand and space limits push consideration of remodeling the old county jail to hold youths. Current costs include 87 per day for Hutchinson placement and 63 per day from the state, totaling 150 per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Wright
Wright
Franklin County Commission
Topeka
YCAT
Hutchinson
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Sheriff’s Department
School board faces Hawthorne plan amid space concerns
Ottawa officials cite cramped existing middle school facilities and uncertain long term viability of team teaching at a new site. Trustee questions focus on Fifth and Main building preservation and community analysis. Board seeks public input, reconsiders middle school layout, and explores Hawthorne transportation options while approving early retirement for two staff members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth and Main
Dale Fox
Ottawa
Beth Kahler
Hawthorne
Weather Tonight and Extended Forecast
Decreasing cloudiness tonight with a low in the mid 20s and a north wind 5 to 10 mph. Extended forecast dry through Thursday with lows in the 30s and highs in the 50s. Friday and Saturday dry and warmer with lows 35 to 45 west and 40s east and highs in the 60s.
Legislative limits haunt Kansas fatal wreck case
Stillbirth from wreck reviewed. Wright notes state law omits vehicular homicide for viable fetus. He cites family sorrow and awaits sheriff report, including Totton blood test results in 7 to 10 days. Rebecca Woodruff injured. 3-year-old Kirstie in back seat. Totton’s speed alleged. funeral planned for stillborn Morgan Woodruff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Kansas
Rebecca Woodruff
Max
Kirstie N. Woodruff
Woodruffs
Sheriff's Department
Totton
Davis
District to Open Ten Polling Sites for May Local Budget Vote
Pomona West Franklin district plans 10 polling centers in Franklin County for the May 17 local option budget election. A site in Osage County is being pursued. Ohio Township will not host voting due to only two registered voters. Board also did not renew Mary Austin's contract for 1994-95.
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Pomona
West Franklin
James Cain
Franklin County
Cain
Osage County
Michigan Valley
Ohio Township
Bill Roberts
Mary Austin
Austin
Williamsburg
DCCCA Offers Five Week Drug Free Years Program
Ottawa Middle and Lincoln schools host a five week program for parents of pre teens and young teens from 6 30 to 8 30 p m nightly starting tonight. The sessions help parents spot drug problems and guide children away from drugs. Child care is provided at Lincoln but not OMS. Call 242 7100 for details. An Alzheimer’s support group meets Wednesday at 7 p m in Ransom Memorial Hospital conference rooms B and C. Pomona churches plan Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Pomona United Methodist and Assembly of God from 2 to 3 p m Friday for children through fourth grade.
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DCCCA
Ottawa Middle
Lincoln
OMS
Douglas County Citizens Committee On
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates 1993 10 01
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates effective October 1 1993 for Ottawa delivery by carrier rural towns by carrier motor route and mail options in Franklin County Miami Douglas Osage and Anderson Counties and other Kansas areas. Rates are given for one month three months six months and one year with prices varying by location and method and all rates in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Franklin County
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anderson
State of Kansas
County to raise trash fee to 26 per ton for neighboring counties
The county plans to hike the trash rate to 26 dollars per ton for haulers serving adjacent counties, while maintaining tires at 2 dollars each. Self hauled loads will be weighed under the new rate, with a nominal minimum charge for small trash drops. A compost area and construction demolition landfill are planned near the transfer station once it opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Franklin County
Missouri
Hamm
Charles Mavity
John Killough
Killough
Sand Creek
Ohio Road
County Planning Commission
Buried Veteran Accident Sparks Local Inquiry
In Champion Ohio Rev Thomas Gillum presided at the burial of a Korean War veteran when a VFW honor guard fired a four gun salute and accidentally shot him in the face. Police say the incident occurred during funeral rites and is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion
Ohio
Thomas Gillum
VFW
McCrossen to Speak at OU Easter Service
The Rev. Jim McCrossen pastor of First Baptist Church Kansas City Missouri will speak at Ottawa University Easter worship service at 10 a.m. in the Chapel Auditorium. OU graduate former KOFO disc jockey and past ABC Central Region president and OU trustee. former Kansas House chaplain. Free and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McCrossen
First Baptist Church
Kansas City
Ottawa
Ottawa University
KOFO
McCrossen
ABC Central Region
Kansas House of Representatives
Easter and sale notices from local shops and events
A collage of brief local items lists 25 percent off Hanes hose at Fashion Alley and a 25 percent sale during Sat Modern Music. ALL NIGHT Skate event at Roll Away Skate Center. Easter Bunny visit Sunday 2 to 4. boot clearance at Town & Country Supply with prices on Justin leather ropers and Wolver ine boots. brake service at Cook's Service. crafts show info for Ottawa VFW. Crayola Easter Bunny appearances. correction for Peoples Bank Free Movie Night titles. hazardous waste deposit at Fr. Co. HHW Facility. preschool enrollment at Heidi and Peter. Easter T shirt offer from Screen & Hollar. Janette Oke book and 14K gold ring sale at Sutton's Jewelry. road grading services.
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Bill Tellier
Herald
Ae Wright
Douglas County
Reno
Riley
George Teagarden
Dlacygne
Teagarden
Joan Finney
Lee Driver
Jason Catchard
T.K. Andrews
Angie Andrews
School Board
Duncan
Garfield
Jeanette Lowry
Terry Jennings
Dorothy Chaney
Marilyn Hay
OHS
Hirsdale
Mewer
Woodruff
1Sth
Eisenhower Road
15Th
Eisenhower
Feltner Funeral Home
Lyndon
Morgan Woodruff
Bulletin Board
The
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
Jim R. Hitch
Jay Bemis
Tom Love
Peg Armstrong
Virginia Howe
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossman
Nestle UK
Alex Tovey-Smith
York
England
Joseph LaRaviere
Ruskin
Fla
Tennessee
Frank Buck
Chuck Shepherd
P.O
St. Petersburg
Fashion Alley
Sat
Modern Music
Town & Country Supply
Princeton Rd
Justin Men's & Women's Leather Ropers
Wolverine
Acme Realhide
Cook
Crayola Easter Bunny
Helton
Hallmark
Peoples Bank
Ace Ventura
Fr. Co
Heidi & Peter
Some Bunny
Screen & Hollar
Janette Oke
Cornerstone Bookstore
Sutton's
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