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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 2014
Page
3
Ottawa assistant chief Rick Oglesby and Capt Tim Matthias moved a fan through the restaurant entrance at 2227 S Princeton St after a grill overheated and caused a small fire. Firefighters ventilated the building and evacuated workers following the incident.
Patrons evacuated Monday as smoke filled Old 56 Family Restaurant. Ottawa Fire Department Assistant Chief Rick Oglesby said a grill overheated during cleaning, causing a small grease fire. Hood suppression neby used. no damage reported and smoke was cleared.
A 28-year-old Ottawa man Justin Smith injured his right foot in an accidental hunting mishap in Osage County. Deputies found him at the 20100 block of South Shawnee Heights Road and he was transported to a Topeka area hospital with non life threatening injuries. Osage County Sheriff Office and EMS responded along with Overbrook Fire Department.
Ottawa police responded to Walmart Supercenter at 2101 S. Princeton St. after a caller said two armed subjects entered. The store was evacuated and searched, but no weapons or suspects were found. Police said the information appeared false and operations were minimally impacted due to the early morning call.
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt welcomed the Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling allowing opening prayers at public meetings. He noted Kansas uses similar prayers and said the decision honors a long national tradition upheld by both Kansas Legislature houses. Ottawa city and Franklin County also begin meetings with prayers.
Daily reports note dismissals for Jacquelyn Smith Barbara Wohletz both of Ottawa. Saturday into Sunday police arrests include Rachel Currant 21 Ottawa on battering charges, Donald Young 41 Ottawa on a warrant, Robert Reed 37 Ottawa on fleeing and drug charges, Shane Kloog 27 Gardner for possession, Ana Hibbs 31 Ottawa on warrants, and a 15 year old Ottawa boy on multiple charges. Vehicle accidents list several Ottawa drivers with deer collision, backing crashes, unknown hit and run, plus a Baldwin City driver cited for failure to yield and a Justyne Wilson Ottawa cited for inattentive driving.
Friday through Sunday the Wellsville Police logged medical calls traffic and animal complaints public assists and a vehicle damage report at Walmart. An Ottawa man died of natural causes on Saturday. A separate abuse case involving a 2 year old is under investigation at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Firefighters assisted with nine medical calls.
Kansas House and Senate passed House Bill 2555 to make probable cause affidavits for arrest warrants public after a short period, with redactions for confidential data. Governor Brownback would sign to enact open government, praised by Kansas Press Association and supporters including Rep. John Rubin and former CIA agents Adlynn and Robert Harte.
Franklin County lawmakers united against the $14.6 billion 2015 budget citing dwindling revenues. Finch and Tyson warned the state cannot sustain planned spending, while Jones urged fiscal responsibility despite some beneficial items. The bill included a $275 million payroll increase and a one time $250 bonuses for state workers.
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