Renovated Lady Justice to Return to Franklin County Courthouse
A restored 1896 zinc statue named Lady Justice will be reinstalled atop the Franklin County Courthouse after months of repair. The rework included rebuilding its arm, patching holes, and reinforcing the internal armature with foam. A redesigned steel tube support will transfer weight to the building, with completion expected by December 15.
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Topeka
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Scranton
Lady Justice
Smith
Phog Allen
Allen Fieldhouse
University of Kansas
Tim Derringer
Derringers’ Foundry
Derringer
Degginger
Heritage Trust Fund
Kansas State Historical Society
Franklin County Treasury
City Commision
RMH Board Okays Expansion Plan For Rehab And Aqua Therapy
Ransom Memorial Hospital trustees endorsed a floor plan for 901 S Main to house rehabilitation, home health, and aqua therapy, freeing space at the main campus for MRI, women’s imaging, and an expanded ER. The plan includes a pool, whirlpool, and a wellness center with therapy exercise equipment, plus moves for Lifeline and admin offices. An updated floor plan should be ready in a week.
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Earl Devore
Deb van Ostran
Devore and
Larry Felix
Earl
S. Main
Felix
Roger Johnson
Wendling Noe Nelson and Johnson LLC
Topeka
RMH
Dean Ohmart
Laura Potter
Ottawaherald
Developer seeks gravel streets for Cherry Estates in Ottawa
Ottawa city commissioners heard developer Bill Liggett through representative Todd Burroughs request approval to build a 10 home Cherry Estates with gravel streets meeting city guidelines. Fire Chief Carner approved cul-de-sac size. opponents argue paved streets required. City manager Padgett to review. Memorial Day work session skip. budget talks begin June 3 with utility funds at city hall.
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Bill Liggett
Burroughs
Jeff Carner
Liggett
Cherry
Estabrook
Ottawa
Willis Nursery
Weldon Padgett
Pete Cearfoss
National American Legion
Orls Cox Field
City Hall
Ottawaherald.com
Bush warns of terrorism threat from Iraq Iran North Korea
President Bush warned that al Qaida still wants to hurt the United States while Defense Secretary Rumfeld and Secretary Powell cautioned that terrorists may obtain weapons of mass destruction from states tied to such groups. The administration faced renewed scrutiny over pre Sept 11 warnings as security around New York landmarks increased.
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Donald H. Rumefeld
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Powell
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White House
Italy
RAI Television
Warn
America
Syria
Libya
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