Grave markers available at Ottawa VFW for GAR prompts
The Ottawa VFW reports Grand Army of the Republic grave markers remain available, per post commander George Papps. A public reception for Cora Kunard, retiring medical aide after 21 years, is set 1 to 3 p.m. at Jackson and Lindner Medical Office in Ottawa. A 5K Run With the Marines in Belton, Missouri, is scheduled for May 31 with early registration and proceeds supporting Marine Corps activities.
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Franklin County Jail Bookings and Local Arrests
Johnathan Kitt Milton, 20, 1104 N Oak St, booked at 6 10 p.m. Thursday on a court commit. Brendan David Butler, 18, Lawrence, arrested 1 50 a.m. Friday on a warrant for aggravated failure to appear, held on 5000 bond. Natalie J Devin, 24, 825 E Wilson Sr, arrested 2 27 p.m. Thursday for driving while suspended, released on 375 bond. Ashley L Hull, 18, Pomona, arrested 3 58 a.m. Friday for driving under the influence, held on 1075 bond. Stephen R Duvall, 29, LeLoup, arrested 10 45 for criminal trespass, released on 175 bond. Thefts bicycle stolen from a backyard shed reported 4 23 p.m. Thursday in the 200 block of Prairie Lane. Ambulance calls multiple medical emergencies across various blocks Thursday from 8 21 a.m. to 2 56 p.m. including South Princeton Street and East Third Street.
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Former Wellsville chief Reed to relax after firing
Former Wellsville police chief Mike Reed says he will stay in the area and relax with his family before re entering law enforcement. He was fired May 14 by Mayor John Wilhite and replaced by Steve Butell, ex Baldwin City chief. Reed plans to seek local law enforcement work and spend summer with his wife and unborn child.
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Ottawa
Overland Park father pleads guilty in infant abuse case
Simardeep Singh Kavith pleaded guilty to aggravated battery in Johnson County District Court for injuring his six month old daughter. The infant suffered broken ribs a fractured skull and a lacerated liver among other injuries. A plea agreement calls for about 3.5 years in prison with sentencing set for July 1.
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Johnson County
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Parenting with Love and Logic seminar heads to Ottawa
Parents teachers and others can learn parenting skills in a program starting May 29 at Ottawa Children's Services 2537 Eisenhower Road. The Love and Logic Institute Inc and local instructor Kurtis Marozas describe a method that holds children responsible for actions in a loving way. The Franklin County Mental Health Center sponsors the four week series at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday with a $35 fee. it will move from Ottawa Middle to the new Children’s Services building.
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Love and Logic parenting courses start May 29 in Ottawa
Local instructor Marozas offers four Thursday evening seminars from May 29 to 9 p.m. at the Franklin County Mental Health Children’s Services Center. Cost is 35 per couple, with 50 attendee target, includes a parent handbook and guidance from Love and Logic founders.
Kansans Among Worst At Wearing Seat Belts In US
Kansas lagged in seat belt use with only 61 percent of motorists buckled, ranking 48th nationwide behind Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Officials cited lack of a universal belt law, independent attitudes, and higher rural and pickup-truck use. Legislation proposals seek stricter laws and potential federal incentives.
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Fire kills grandmother and two grandsons in Kansas City home
A blaze in a one story home in the Rosedale area trapped a grandmother Mary Rocha 78 and three grandsons. Andrew Rocha 2 died, Austin Bell 9 died, while David Bell 8 and Joshua Rocha 5 remained hospitalized in critical and serious condition. Investigators blamed an overloaded extension cord. no smoke detectors were found.
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Children’s Mercy Hospital
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Columbia
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