Director McCurdy to retire after nearly 30 years
Franklin County Emergency Medical Services Director Ted McCurdy will retire August 1 after almost three decades of service. He submitted his resignation at Wednesday's County Commission meeting and praised the county's direction and public wishes. Commissioner Don Hay commended his career and noted his excellent work. Health concerns were cited as the reason.
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Kansas City aims to host NASCAR Hall of Fame
Kansas Speedway president Jeff Boerger says placing the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Kansas City, Kansas, reflects the sport’s future and its push beyond the Southeast. Competing bids come from Atlanta, Michigan, Richmond, Daytona Beach, and Charlotte. final decision expected by year end.
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Ottawa sailor recalls Mayaguez incident 30 years on
Former sailor Tony Birzer of Ottawa, who served aboard the U S S Henry G Wilson, revisits the Mayaguez Incident. The event began May 12 during the closing days of U S involvement in Southeast Asia, marking a pivotal moment in 1975. Birzer has spent months researching as the 30th anniversary approaches.
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In His Own Words Ottawa Veteran Recalls Mayaguez Crisis
Ottawan Tony Birzer recounts the Mayaguez Incident from his research and interviews with veterans. He notes U.S. demoralization after Vietnam, the Khmer Rouge capture of Swift boats, and President Ford's order to rescue the crew, highlighting the surprise and operational gaps of the response.
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Kansas board probes evolution standards in Topeka hearings
Kansas educators monitor the Kansas Board of Education hearings on whether to update science standards about evolution. Associate professor Hank Tillinghast of Ottawa University argues against intelligent design and notes data increasingly support evolution as knowledge expands.
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Kansas Board of Education
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Topeka
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Ottawa University
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Oxford University
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