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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 2006
Page
1
Anna Davidson eight and her mother Monica Davidson enjoy lunch at Allegre Pharmacy after a morning of walking and shopping downtown Ottawa during spring break. The scene captures families exploring local storefronts and dining at a downtown counter.
Anna Davidson and her mother Monica spent a day in downtown Ottawa visiting Alle gro Pharmacy and other Main Street shops. The 8 year old explored, bought a wood stuffed cat and a present for her mom while business owners note changes over 35 years with closures and reopening. Wal Mart on the town’s southern edge is cited as drawing shoppers away from traditional downtown merchants.
University of Kansas photojournalism students survey Ottawa and Franklin County to capture how shopping hours shift modern downtowns. Suzanne Brownings notes dwindling foot traffic, while Mary Allison Haynie says downtown development continues with new businesses planned at 113 and 208 S Main St and renovations at the Plaza Theatre. Jason Dials reports finds during theatre reconstruction.
Funeral arrangements are pending for Pamela Kirkland 31 of Ottawa who died when a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt she rode in left Rock Creek Road east of Indiana Road and overturned multiple times around 11 15 a m Sunday Franklin County Sheriff said The driver Josh Spooner 20 also of Ottawa was hospitalized at University of Kansas Hospital Kansas for injuries sustained in the crash The death marks Franklin County's first fatal accident of the year
Douglas County sheriff's officials say a Saturday crash on U S 59 and U S 56 killed 19 year old Jennifer Jamison of Spring Hill. Laura Miller, also 19, of Spring Hill, was seriously injured and transported to KU Medical Center. Chauncey Russell of Ottawa refused treatment. Investigation ongoing.
Cornstock 2006 offers $10 wristbands for the Sept 23 concert, on sale now through May 31. Prices rise to $20 from June 1 to Sept 22 and $25 at the gate. The event at North Lake Park features Trick Pony, John Corbett Band, The Gravel Road Band, and Shirley's Garage, plus a car and motorcycle show and vendors. Gates open 3:30 p.m. with free parking and no admission to day events. buses run all day.
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