Regional Forecast Tonight Saturday May 20 Weather Outlook
Regional forecast notes hot conditions in Kansas and warm south with scattered showers. Rain in the Mid-Atlantic and New England may cause minor flooding in low-lying areas. Moderate rains move from northern California and Oregon into the northern Rockies with unsettled Midwest conditions.
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Republican committee to meet Tuesday in Ottawa
The Franklin County Republican Central Committee will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at TeamBank, 421 S. Hickory St., Ottawa. Non-commercial events open to the public can be announced at no charge via fax email or mail to The Ottawa Herald. Calls are not accepted.
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Ottawa Promenaders End-of-Season Dance
The Ottawa Promenaders host their final dance at 8 p.m. Saturday at Ottawa Middle School 1230 S. Ash St. All square dancers are invited wearing standard attire. Pie and ice cream will be served. The next dance is scheduled for June 17.
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Free Summer Lunch Program Opens in Ottawa District
The ninth annual Summer Lunch Program by East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp runs May 30 to August 11 at Don Woodward Community Center Ottawa. Free Lundies from noon to 12 30 p m Monday through Friday excluding July 4. No qualifications. Partners include Ottawa Recreation Commission Mid America Nutrition Program and Franklin County Extension Office. Meal reservations by 8 30 a m daily to 785 242 7515 for first two weeks. Volunteers urged by calling 785 242 7450.
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College savings program awaits governor signature
Gov Kathleen Sebelius signed a three year pilot to help low income families save for college through Learning Quest Education Savings Program with state matching funds for income not more than 200 percent of the poverty level. Rep Ed O Malley says the plan could expand to other significant expenses for families.
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Topeka
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R-Roeland Park
Holland seeks third term in 10th District race
Rep. Tom Holland D Baldwin City announced he will run for re election in the 10th House District covering northern Franklin County and southern Douglas County. He emphasizes health care affordability Kansas job growth and education. Filing deadlines noon June 12 for parties independent petitions due by July 34.
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Osage City
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Melvern
College tuition hike eyed for Kansas public universities
Kansas college students face higher tuition and fees for 2006-07 as the Board of Regents reviews proposed increases ranging from 4.6 percent at Fort Hays State University to 16.7 percent at Kansas State University Salina. Regents will decide in June amid shrinking state funding and a decade of rising undergraduate charges.
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Walk Kansas Totals Show AMETAS Edge in Final Franklin Rally
AMETAS led by a nose to finish 1,967 miles to 1,964 for Rock Walkers in the Kansas Extension Service Walk Across Kansas. FRanklin County teams logged 94 of 97 entries as the eight week program ended with a celebratory gathering.
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Rebecca McFarland
Franklin County Extension
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Val Marcum
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