Perry Faces County Commission in Ongoing Clash
Franklin County commissioners hear renewed jabs from Shari Perry about a proposed grand jury inquiry of Commissioner Ed Taylor. Perry questions why a farm shed needed a permit, while Taylor cites prior developer approval and covenants. The panel also selects McAnany Van Cleave Phillips to represent them in her lawsuit with County Counselor Finch assisting.
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Ed Taylor
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County Planning and Zoning Department
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Kansas Association of Counties
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Atchison
Shari Perry
Becky Ortega
Ortega
Commission
Don Stottlemire
ORC drops Eisenhower site for new recreation center near school
Ottawa Recreation Commission officials abandon plans for a 65,000 square foot facility north of Eisenhower Elementary at 1404 S Ash St due to traffic concerns. The project faces funding and ownership hurdles, with $2 million needed and $500,000 available as a down payment from a one mill levy. Neither ORC nor ONC partner yet, awaiting city approval and a workable plan.
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Richmond council candidates outline goals and concerns
Richmond voters hear from Kimball a firefighter opposing annexation and urging ordinance enforcement for pets. Cardell seeks low costs and small town feel while aiming for new blood and continued water and recreation work. Platt emphasizes street, water, and sewer repairs plus park upgrades. Harris backs a water system overhaul and council cooperation with ongoing service goals.
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Richmond
Pottawatomie Township
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Ottawa
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County Officials Debate Regional Jail Location
Anderson County officials indicate willingness to consider a regional jail for the Fourth Judicial District comprising Franklin, Anderson, Osage and Coffey counties. Commissioners discuss options including expanding a jail area and possibly building near Osawatomie State Hospital, weighing infrastructure and cost savings.
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Anderson County
Anderson County Commission
Franklin County
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Coffey
Campbell
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Roy Dunn
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Waymire
Osawatomie State Hospital
Prepared county drills brace for bioterror threat in Franklin County
County officials plan a May tabletop drill on bioterror attacks and mass vaccination in eight to ten hours. Officials cite Wolf Creek plant risks, rural food supply exposure, and continued Homeland Security funding shifts as shaping local readiness. Livestock-targeted scenarios and rail line incidents also rise in planning conversations.
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Kansas National Guard
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