County waives building permit fee for fire victims in Princeton
Franklin County Commissioners approved a waiver of the building permit fee for Robert and Kathy Sheldon whose rural Princeton home at 2192 John Brown Road burned on April 15. The chair described the action as aligned with the county's informal practice to aid rebuilding after fires. The loss affected the Sheldon family, including two children, Cole and Emilee, and their dogs died in the blaze. Estimated damage ranged from 500,000 to 600,000 dollars for home and contents.
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Kathy Sheldon
Steve Harris
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Herald
Flags to be lowered for Memorial Day
Flags across Kansas will fly at half staff on Monday in memory of Memorial Day. Governor Sam Brownback urges remembrance of those who defended freedom and thanks current service members. A public observance is planned for 10 a.m. at the Franklin County War Memorial on the Franklin County Courthouse lawn in Ottawa.
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Wakefield files for House seat and robocall controversy
Democrat Margie Wakefield filed for Kansas 2nd District while Jenkins campaign blasts robocall as a federal law violation. Wakefield’s entry follows robocalls that announced her filing and a rally, with Wakefield calling the call a goof and Jenkins accusing her of illegal messaging.
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Margie Wakefield
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Lynn Jenkins
Kansas
Wakefield
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Federal Election Commission
Bill Roe
Kansans
State senator weighs US Senate bid against Roberts and Wolf
State Senator Dennis Pyle announces an exploratory committee to consider joining the race for Pat Roberts's Senate seat, joining incumbent Roberts and radiologist Milton Wolf in a potential three party Republican primary. Pyle frames his bid as an ear lier conservative unifier while stressing readiness and donor backing. He holds a Northeast Kansas Senate seat after a 2004 Senate election and previously served in the House.
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U.S. Senate
Dennis Pyle
R-Hiawatha
U.S
Pat Roberts
Milton Wolf
Kansas City
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Wolf
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Kansas
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Ottawa Area Police and Fire Activity Report
Thursday and Wednesday police logs from Franklin County and Ottawa show multiple arrests and warrants including Chadley Mueller and Kyle Reeves. Birth announced for Nicky and Leland Beckman. Ottawa Fire Department handled controlled burn, smoke odor, and medical calls with no fires.
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Ottawa
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Leland Beckman
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Police Incidents and Thefts Reported in Ottawa Area
Police said a 27 year old Ottawa man was taken into protective custody after stating he wanted to harm himself. A 47 year old Ottawa woman reported vehicle items stolen on Ash Street. A Garnett woman reported identity theft forged checks and stolen items at Walmart. A 49 year old Ottawa woman reported an item stolen from her home on East Ninth Street.
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State warns users about liability with Lyft
Kansas insurers urge consumers to check coverage before using the Lyft ride sharing app in the Kansas City area. Sandy Praeger warns policies may differ and riders should confirm protection with agents, noting potential impacts on policy renewals.
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