Franklin's Law Profiles Franklin County Deputies and Officers
Franklin's Law profiles Brad Gilges 24 of Pomona a Franklin County sheriff detective who values protecting innocence. He joined the department in 1973 after Ottawa High School class of 1972 and extensive police training. Also profiled is Brenda J Leonard 37 of Williamsburg juvenile probation officer and Cecil Leonard Jr deputy with the same department. Larry D Wilson 25 traffic officer with the Department of Public Safety earns commendation and notes his motivation to serve the public. Wilson is married to Cynthia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Gilges
Pomona
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department
Gilges
Ottawa
Allen County Community Junior College
Sola
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Ottawa Police Department
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
KBI Criminal and Narcotics Investigation
National Rifle Association
Kansas
Linda
Brenda J. Leonard
Williamsburg
Franklin County
Republic of Panama
Canal Zone
Long Island University
St. Joseph Academy
New York
Ottawa University College
Larry D. Wilson
N. Sycamore
Department of Public Safety
Baldwin High School
Kansas Police Academy
University of Kansas
Wilson
Cynthia
Traffic citations and minor arrests in Franklin County
The Franklin County Sheriff reports numerous speeding fines from 61 to 75 mph in 55 mph zones, several failure to yield stop sign and railroad crossing offenses, a few dui-like driving suspensions and a disorderly conduct dismissal, plus a divorce granted and multiple local thefts and accidents noted including grease theft from fast food outlets and a bicycle theft at Ottawa Junior High. Also reported are runaways from Bar-O-Boys Ranch, and a no-damage fire at the old landfill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry L. Silvius
Wellsville
Janet L. Claterbas
Ottawa
Raymond A. Montgomery
N. Hickory
Mark A. Lohrenz
Lawrence
Della J. Gaines
Melvern
Anthony N. Kovac Il
Bruce W. Smith
Overbrook
Michael S. Miller
Burrough
Patrick A. Hays
Diana L. Lawrenz
Richard B. Beattie
Spring Hill
James A. Marion
RFD
Joan R. Hiatt
Mulberry
Jerome Mollett
Hamblin
Charles C. Williams
Highland
Reece L. Sanford Sr
Waverly
Francis ¥. Scott
Gardner
Clark H. Garden
Frances Melvnn Brenn
Larry M. Brenn
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
Weed
Calif
Yale, Okla
Bar-O-Boys Ranch
Crescent City
Queen's Carry Out
Country Kitchen
Dogs Grease Products
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Kan
Ottawa Junior High
Milton E. Madden
Madden
Obituary and updates from Ottawa area brief notices
News briefs report John Ochs mourning his sister Katherine Ochs of Leavenworth with services pending. Also KU Medical Center admits John Bristow, an EMT from Garnett, and Ottawa hosts regional aerobatic event in July. Corrections note Lane mayor Homer White on Third Street bridge delays and tax impact. Multiple local notices cover events, sales, and help lines for subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ochs
Katherine Ochs
Leavenworth
John Bristow
Galen Bristow
N. Poplar
KU Medical Center
Bristow
Anderson County Ambulance Service
Garnett
Homer White
Lane
Third Street
Walnut and
Cherry
Appanoose Pomona Students Attend Fort Scott Music Festival
Appanoose and Pomona Grade School pupils took part in the Fort Scott Community College vocal music festival. Appanoose earned I ratings for seventh and eighth grade choruses and several solos and small ensembles. Pomona Grade School Chorus earned II, with I ratings for soloists Sherry Wagoner and Janette Adell and for the eighth grade boys trio John Perkins Tim Marks Rob Robinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Pomona
Fort Scott Community College
Tonya Dillon
Keith Longan
Pam Simmons
Lori Bulmer
Patricia Branson
Robb Parks
Lori Hoffsommer
Connie Jones
Warren Chase
Carol Witham
Sherry Garber
Destiny Schlozhaver
Lisa Hoffsommer
Jerry Valleroy
Chad Thompson
Becky Branson
Bill Wilson
Sherry Wagoner
Janette Adell
John Perkins
Tim Marks
Rob Robinet
Keith Smith
Cheryl Burgoon
Frieda Goodale
Debbie Miller
Lisa Jordan
Kris Miller
Shawna Bethel
Janette
DPS Clears Burglaries With Arrests This Week
The Department of Public Safety reports multiple burglaries cleared with arrests. James D. Damron, 20, released on $3,000 bond, faces district court Monday for the April 21 Sammons residence burglary. Steven A. Parkin, 19, paid $200 bond for petty larceny related to a DPS hat theft and is set for May 25. Mark Moreau, 18, held on a false report charge linked to an April 7 burglary. Furniture stolen from Fern Roseberry’s Cedar apartment was recovered and returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane V. Sammons
Tremont
James D. Damron
N. Mulberry
Larry Wilson
Steven A. Parkin
Pomona Rfd 2
DPS
Tony DeLaTorre
Mark Moreau
S. Poplar
John Edelman
Moreau
DeLaTorre
Fern E. Roseberry
Memorial Committee Plants Trees At RMH
Seventeen trees were added to the landscape at Ransom Memorial Hospital on Wednesday morning. Pine birch sugar maple green ash and redbud were planted by Willis Nursery employees and members of the Landscape Memorial Committee. committee members Ed Woodsum Bill Bennett and Mrs Jerome Minnick watered the trees after planting. Bark mulch will be installed later. The 10 member committee and hospital board approved a master plan for the grounds. Wayne Trickel reported joining MFA Insurance in April and plans an open house later. Contributions to the Landscape Memorial Fund are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Willis Nursery
Ed Woodsum
Bill Bennett
Jerome Minnick
Landscape Memorial Committee
Hospital Board
Wichita
Tricker
Ottawa
Princeton
Landscape Memorial Fund
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brenda Leonard
the Daily Report
District Court News
Daniel M. Day
Richard D. Shaw
Chestnut
Cheryl R. Adams
Ash
Sheriff’s News
E. 4Th
Mary L. Yates
Ottawa Rfd
Donna L. Skiles
S. Mulberry
Nevada Ferrer
N. Locust
Quincy Seymour II
N. Maple
Bruce Cox
S. Oak
Pearl Lewis
N. Cedar
Public Safety News
Dairy Queen North
West Second Street
Frank H. Sargent
W. 7Th
Veterans Administration Hospital
Eagles Lodge
Karen
the Kastaways
Blue Room Tavern
N. Main
Butler
Turner
West 15Th
Quenemo Ladies Aid
Herald
Gibson's
Clio
Mirror Vision
Turner's Tele Shop
Young Place Kids Clothes
Sat
S. Main
VFW
Leonard and
the Strangers
United States
Michael J. Esser
Edward D. Jones & Co
New Chicken Joint
Paola
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Sutherland
Sprigg Constructors
Pied Piper
Gardner Athletic
Iola
Gardner—Gardner High School
Greenwood County Sheriff's Department
Eureka
Totas
RMH
MFA
Wayne Trickel
MFA Insurance
W. Third
8Th Street
Quenemo
Coronado
Mm. J
Pauline Morris
Auds
Charles Beatty
Wayne Wischropp
Edmunsdon
Dorothy E. Edmundson
Williamsburg — United
Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home
Lamb-Roberts
Funeral Home
Ottawa Department OF Public Safety
Public Safety
Officers
City of
Willi Bes
Director of Public Safety
W. 2Nd
City Hall
4Th
Walnut
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