State questions RMH grant use in county funds
Franklin County Attorney Larry Wright told the county commission the state is not satisfied Ran som Memorial Hospital met grant terms for a $500000 CDBG. State official Roberta Nelson cited matching funds and strict grant rules, flagging possible misallocation to recruitment or scholarships. Wright will review the grant language and meet with hospital leaders for a line by line spending audit before determining if a problem exists.
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Bill Tellier
Herald
Franklin County
Larry Wright
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Roberta Nelson
Cdbg’s
Wright
Nelson
Physi
Cian
County Commission
Federal Department Housing and Urban Development
ORC Eyes No Move on Boys Club
Ottawa Recreation Commission members debated oversight of the nonoperating Boys Club and the building at 517 E. 3rd. They opposed taking over the club or its building due to budget limits and disrepair, noting a better site at the Youth Center and city hesitation pending the club’s possible restart.
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Tim O’keefe
Herald
Ottawa Recreation Commission
ORC
Frank Garvin
Richard Jackson
Fourth and Main
Ottawa
Cinco de Mayo celebration at Ottawa High School
Ottawa High School Spanish students observe Cinco de Mayo with a colored sawdust mural and a traditional Mexican dance. Freshmen Brock Emery and Brande Knight lead activities as other students join in a street market and authentic lunch marking Mexico's Puebla victory and independence history.
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Ottawa High School
OHS
Brande Knight
Rick
Pamala Fischer
S. Cedar
Brock Emery
Bob
Kim Emery
Mexico
France
Puebla
Ottawa Commission approves annexations and junk vehicle stay
Ottawa city commissioners unanimously approved annexing two parcels while delaying a junk vehicle ordinance change. They also tabled a deferral proposal for special assessments, keeping only seniors and disabled poor to defer. Mayor Jackson said the broad intent remains to aid wide property owner relief.
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Bill Tellier
Ottawa City Commission
Vicki Cummiskey
Richard Jackson
Lek
Noise concerns as Walkman Club voiced by Ottawa citizen
A Ottawa resident, speaking on behalf of his mother Thelma, complains that a Walkman Club near her home creates noise and parking issues. He cites late hours, a nearby bar, and children exposed to foul language while on the porch. He recalls a recent police incident with arrests by a pickup at the lot.
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Griffin Oe
Mooier
Griffin
Ani
Jackson
State laws and weather close Ottawa Farmers Market
The Ottawa IGA Farmers Market did not operate Wednesday or Saturday as managers cited to state laws enforcement and poor weather. Freone Hollinger said Franklin County commissioners asked county attorney Larry Wright to enforce transient sales rules, delaying harvest and prompting a low key response. The group contacted the state Farmers Market organization and extension office for guidance.
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Ottawa
IGA
Tere
Freone Hollinger
Hollinger
Frankin
State Farmers Market Organization
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Gardner Hayden
Hayden
Williamsburg
Pomona
SCS Engineering
Kansas City
Jim Cain
Boys Club
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Ralph Young
Walkman
City
Thelmain
Ann
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