Ottawa Franklin County mull free dumping at transfer station
Ottawa and Franklin County officials debated a one time free dumping day at the transfer station to dispose of large items like appliances and tires. The plan would cost about four thousand dollars and require county wide access and possible ID checks to prevent abuse.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Vicki Cummiskey
Cummiskey
Jim Cain
Cain
Blaine Finch
Finch
Iowa dealer touts Kansas City auction lore and Coke ties
An Iowa magazine feature profiles a Kansas City area auction run by Weien and Wesen, highlighting Americana estates, Coca Cola memorabilia, and brisk bidding by executives. Past sales drew Hollywood stars and European nobility mingling with ordinary collectors as helicopters once disrupted a nearby home during bidding. The piece celebrates the camaraderie and passion of collecting.
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Weien
Coke
Kansas City
Wesen
Depot pieces auctioned to fund new display cases
The Old Depot Museum is selling oak wall cabinets and antique items at Dale Weien's auction block Friday through Sunday to fund new cases. Franklin County Historical Society director Deb Barker notes the old oak emits acid gas and is insecure, while the new cases will be mobile, UV protected, and housed in a heated, year round depot with evolving exhibits. The auction features a Nehi grape soda fountain container likely fetching high dollars and a stuffed hippo once tied to Tom Mix, with sessions starting at 9:30 a.m. each day.
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Atique
Old Depot Museum
Dale Weien
Deb Barker
The
Franklin County Historical Society
Weien
Tom Mix
California
Mix
Wesen
Depot fundraising auction aims to restore historic depot
Barker announced 230 businesses were asked to donate items or cash for the campaign. Guest personalities for the auction include KOFO co-owners Bob Reusch and Brad Howard, Murray McGee of Ottawa County tourism, and Barry King of Ottawa University. A pledge challenge from Bob Shields boosts donations to reach $1,000, with further pledges encouraged. If funded, plans go to the Kansas State Historical Society and KDOT, with bid-setting possibly in early fall and project completion no more than three months once funds arrive.
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Barker
Kansas State Historical Society
KDOT
Reader Information Rates for Delivery Areas
Franklin and adjoining counties offer monthly rates for mail delivery at 7.75 to 10.10 dollars depending on service. Rural motor route costs 8.10 dollars monthly. Discounts apply for three, six, and 12 month subscriptions.
Stovall Case Law Upheld Views At Supreme Court
Stovall argues before the Kansas Supreme Court case on predisposition to sexual acts and mental illness as a criterion for hospital commitment. Justice O Connor and Justice Ginsburg discussed injury to others and child protection. She notes 76 questions in 30 minutes and court attire guidance.
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Stovall
Kansas Supreme Court
Justice
Sandra Day
O’connor
Ruth
Ginsburg
Supreme Court
Dispatch Lumbers Get Pay Raises For Ottawa Fire Dept
County leaders cited improved regional economy and need to compete with city workers as dispatch pay rises to about 9.30 per hour. Chairman Tom Weigand said the county may seek funding from other units sharing 911 services such as Wellsville, Richmond, and rural districts, and asked Gilges to study funding methods.
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Ottawa
County Commission
Tom Weigand
Weigand
Wellsville
Richmond
Gilges
Weather Tonight and Memorial Day Outlook for Ottawa
Partly cloudy tonight with a low in the mid 50s and southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Saturday and Sunday bring a chance of thunderstorms with lows from the upper 40s to upper 50s and highs from the upper 60s to lower 70s in the north and mid to upper 70s in the south. Memorial Day has a thunderstorm chance with highs in the 60s to mid 70s and lows from the upper 40s to upper 50s for Ottawa.
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Ottawa
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