Storm passes but threats linger across northeast Kansas
The storm brought reported train-like noises to Chippewa Hills with minimal damage. Franklin County recorded 11 closed road areas due to high water, including US-50 near Homewood which reopened. A severe thunderstorm watch covered Franklin, Anderson, Coffey, Linn, Douglas, Miami and Osage, with flash flood advisories in Linn Shawnee and Osage and a dry Friday ahead.
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Linn
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Weather forecast calls for thundery night across CE
Thunderstorms likely tonight with a low around 60 and northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Rain chances at 60 percent. Thursday brings a chance of rain and storms with lows from the 40s west to near 50 east and highs in the 60s. Friday and Saturday stay dry with morning cools and highs in the 60s to 70s.
Tornado Safety Guidance From Hall Details Shelter Tips
The article relays tornado precautions with interior shelter advice on block walls away from windows. It notes use of a bathtub or mattress for protection, lists items to take to shelter, and explains that an all clear siren is not used in Fidriklin County. Officials warn the warning ends only via media announcements.
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Fidriklin County
Fleming
Kansas wins big in water rights ruling against Colorado
Stovall hails Supreme Court decision upholding special master Arthur Littleworth’s findings that Colorado used numerous wells to drain river water, violating a 1949 compact. Kansas gains legal victory plus potential damages and 1,700 wells may be capped, with compensation to be determined by the Supreme Court.
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Ottawa students complete DARE program at municipal auditorium
Nearly 200 fifth through eighth graders graduated from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program in Ottawa. The 17 week course covers resisting peer plus media pressure, alternatives to drugs, and ongoing follow up for sixth and seventh graders. Read lists name numerous graduates from Lincoln, Eugene Field, Eisenhower, Hawthorne, Garfield and Sacred Heart Schools.
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Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Anderson panel mulls money matters in county meeting
Anderson County commissioners handled several money issues at their regular meeting. A Kansas state treasurer aide will visit Garnett to run an unclaimed property check for residents. The panel discussed funding a six county brochure promoting tours and the Anderson Historical Society budget. A two tenth mill rate increase doubled the society's funds from 4 000 to 8 000. They also explored hiring a county capi ter and sent a salary inquiry to Lawrence Comfort of Nebraska. Graduation plans at local high schools and school events, grain price updates, and CPR class at Anderson County Hospital were announced.
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Volunteer program gains start-up funds for IVCP across six counties
Fleming notes 920 grants of 25000 from Robert Woods Johnson Foundation will finance a program director for IVCP, enabling volunteers to assist frail elderly and disabled residents. Elizabeth Maxwell cites high informal caregiving burden and need for trained, organized volunteer support across six counties.
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Tax Abatements Sought Then Bonds Bid Next
County voters approved liquor by the drink last November prompting two firms to seek tax abatements. Commissioners prepare paperwork on 307000 in general obligation bonds for Wilson Street and Pin Oaks improvements, replacing temporary notes, and will open bids. City Manager Stat Lambers contract gains 5 percent to 64050 annually plus a 350 monthly car allowance and retirement plan contribution hike.
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Royal Cleaners and Local Advertisements Highlighted
Brief item notes a carpet cleaning sale with extended hours and contact numbers, a free seminar on short term Web topics on May 17 at 6 pm, and a pillow cleaning service offered May 25 from 9 to 4. Other mentions include graduation gifts, a cornerstone bookstore event, and a juice promotion with multiple phone lines.
Clinton proposes OSHA changes to reward safety
President Clinton unveiled a new OSHA initiative aiming to reward companies that cooperate with employees to find and fix safety hazards. He argued that tying inspector rewards to citations and fines may drive more paperwork rather than safer workplaces, as Republicans push to cut OSHA's budget and critics urge less burdensome regulation.
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Clint ‘Wider
OSHA
Clinton
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Ottawa Herald subscription rates and address details
Rates listed for delivery in Ottawa and other towns with carriers, including one month six months and annual pricing. Postmaster address changes directed to Ottawa KS 66067. motor route options and regional mail details shown. several OCR artifacts present in the text.
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