Buyer Beware Of Social Security Information Scams
Jim Hitch warns that many solicit for Social Security information and services for a fee. He urges using free official SSA resources, notes abuses include 800 numbers guiding to 900 numbers and costly solicitations, and calls for strict prohibition to protect vulnerable elderly.
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Social Security
Jim Hitch
Costs of workers' compensation hit Kansas small firms
The Winfield Courier argues rising premiums burden small retail and service firms in Kansas though many have not filed claims. Insurer influence is alleged via NCIC rate guidance, while rehab firms expand, benefiting entrepreneurs rather than workers or small businesses.
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Kansas
Ron Todd
Todd
National Council On Compensation Insurance
NCIC
Winfield
The
Winfield Courier
Graduation night at Otta wa High School sparks crowd concerns
DeeAnna KIMES OWS, a longtime teacher, laments graduation chaos at Otta wa High in 1993. She cites beach balls, silly string, paper planes, chanting, and distracted attendees as disrespectful behavior that robbed seniors of recognition. She calls for restored dignity and respect during ceremonies.
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Ottawa High School
DeeAnna Kimes Ows
Ottawa tourism plan seeks single coordinator for tours
A reader urges Ottawa to hire a full-time tourism coordinator through the Chamber to book and lead tours of historic sites including the Franklin County courthouse Tony Jones Hall Ottawa University and Old Depot Museum. Midland Railway proposes Ottawa rail excursions tied to local events with a 450000 track upgrade debate and potential industrial revenue bonds.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Tony Jones
Ottawa University
Old Depot Museum
Dietrich
George Washburn
Washburn
Midland Railway
Baldwin
Rantoul
John Broholm
Lawrence
University of Kansas
Midland
Closure of Tally Creek Bridge harms Ottawa area heritage
Shirley Broers argues Franklin County must reopen the Tally Creek Bridge and road by repairing for 6,800 dollars rather than replacing at 184,000. She cites historic properties, local tourism, and 200 signatures urging access, urging commissioners to reconsider and keep the historic site accessible.
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Tally Creek
Tany Jones
Franklin County
Kansas
Convention & Tourism Bureau
Ottawa Area
State Historical Society
Michael Engineering
County Commissioners and Public Works Administration
the State Historical Society
Finney and Turnipseed
Topeka
Bob Chamberlin
Public Works
Raymond Powers
The
Bob Thom
Finney & Turnipseed Engineers
Martha Hagedom-Krass
Williamsburg
Public Works Administration
Tally Jones
Ottawa
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Shirley Broers
Tony Jones
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