Newest leaders to be graduated from Chamber class
The Mi Leadership Class at Ottawa University will graduate 16 members at a banquet. Members include Gary Cole, Janis Armstrong, Kevin Kimball, Patricia Watson, David Rossman, Judith Hasty, Connie Hays, Edward York, Michael Skidmore, Cynthia Smith, Jean Home, Donna Mietchen, Angela Perryman, Judith James, and Murray McGee. Skidmore is vice president and Hayes treasurer. The class organized a garage sale fundraiser for the Old Depot Restoration Fund during Skunk Run Days.
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Ottawa University Student Union
Ottawa
Ed York
Intrust Bank
Franklin County
Gary Cole
Ottawa Truck
Louis Reed
Franklin County Historical Society
Janis Armstrong
The
Ottawa Herald
Kevin Kimball
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department
Patricia Watson
Mid-America Nutrition Program
David Rossman
Ance Electric
Judith Hasty
City of Ottawa
Connie Hays
Ottawa University
Edward York
Michael Skidmore
Bank IV
Cynthia Smith
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Jean Home
Our Own Hardware
Donna Mietchen
Angela Perryman
Bethany Chapel Baptist Church
Judith
Old Depot Restoration Fund
Chamber
Middle school repairs loom over district decision
After a meeting, board members weighed the OMS building's dangerous roof and weak floor supports. Officials noted renovation costs to meet modern codes and considered seeking a second opinion, while denying any motive to push a new middle school bond. Board member Jack Maxwell urged caution to avoid risking children. Chair Sheldon, a known opponent of a new school, defended the process and praised engineer Richard Finney, who described structural needs and potential renovation work.
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Jack Maxwell
OMS
Maxwell
Sheldon
Richard Finney
Finney
Ottawa
Impromptu schedule set for displaced students across sites
The district outlines a temporary plan with seventh graders at Neosho County Community College extension campus and eighth graders at First United Methodist Church. Core classes emphasis remains, electives may be limited, and band and vocal time will be provided for eighth grade promotion prep. Buses follow old routes, hot lunches offered, and bagged lunches permitted. Friday reclaim of belongings occurs in OMS with staggered times for grades six through eight, weather permitting.
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Neosho County Community College Extension
Beech
First United Methodist Church
Fourth
Hickory
OMS
Duncan
Franklin County appraiser defends valuations amid state standards
Franklin County appraisal head Brown argues local assessments run about 89 percent of sale prices, below state standards. He notes state pressure to raise valuations, while urging consideration of midyear sales trends and market shifts. Brown, state certified and in 11th year as appraiser, cites prior revaluation experience in Vernon Missouri and Coffey County.
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Brown
Franklin County
Kansas Board of Real Estate Assessors
Vernon County
Missouri
Coffey County
Whelms Us
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anderson
State of Kansas
The
Ottawa Herald
Pomona To Be Blanketed For New Property Appraisals
Franklin County appraiser office begins a week long re inspection of all Pomona properties to confirm data. Inspectors will review exterior measurements and new structures, wear ID cards, and may offer interior inspections on request.
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Pomona
Franklin County
Steve Brown
Brown
Military helicopter crash at Sikorsky grounds kills four
A military transport helicopter crashed in a fireball on Sikorsky Aircraft grounds in Stratford, killing all four crew members. The craft was destined for the White House fleet to carry limousines and advance equipment, per a Connecticut Post report citing a White House source.
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Stratford, Conn
Sikorsky
White House
Connecticut Post
County burns permit rules set for open burning
Residents may burn with a county permit issued after clerk approval. A copy goes to the applicant 911 and the county clerk. Burners must call 911 at least one hour prior with location and permit number. A 50 cent fee applies and permits stay valid through December 31. The rules aim to guide open burning and cut false alarms.
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John Brown Road
Ohio Road
Dance and store events in Ottawa listings
DANCE VFW hosts The Last Band at 8 30 to 11 30 p.m. May 10 with members and guests. LITTLE DRAGON Restaurant Mother’s Day hours 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. SPRING FLING at Fashion Alley offers 20 percent off stock through the event. EL JACAL’S last day May 11 closing at p.m. Michael and Melody Pachaco thank Ottawa readers for support. Details show address 2038 Main and phone 242 1176.
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Crnent
Ottawa
Lasssseoene
Clinton
Hillsdale
Pomona
EL Jacal
Michael
Melody Pachaco
Crack bust attracts feds in Ottawa area raid
DEA agents cited a protective court order and would not disclose the seized amount or case details. Sources say more than 10 units of crack cocaine were found in the Wednesday raid, with a street value in the thousands. Tom Walsh of the DEA in Topeka was involved. calls to him were not returned.
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DEA
District Court
Thomas Sachse
Ottawa
Franklin County
Tom Walsh
Topeka
Walsh
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Little Dragon Restaurant
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Main
Feds
Kansas
John D. Monts Day
Bomis
Tom Love
Debra Challis
Kelsey
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossmar
Avin Forselty Besta
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Carrie
Acios
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