Melvern Man Identified In Drowning At Melvern Lake
Vincent L. Rice, 37, of Melvern, was identified as the drowning victim at Melvern Lake while scuba diving near Cover D'Alene swim beach. The Osage County Sheriff's Office ruled the accident and awaits autopsy results after responders recovered the body at about 8:40 p.m. Sunday following a 4:10 p.m. 911 call. The lake lies about 45 minutes southwest of Ottawa.
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Melvern
Melvern Lake
Vincent L. Rice
Cover D'Alene
Osage County
Rice
Ottawa
Ballot Mail In Rules and Fraud Warnings in Franklin County
Franklin County Clerk Paddock explains mail in ballot rules for two school districts Central Heights and West Franklin. Voters need only name, address and signature on envelope top with section two for third party delivery. Ballots are stamped dated, sorted by district, alphabetized, typed into a spreadsheet, scanned for signatures, and stored ready to scan. Fraud risks include signing for another person and voting for a deceased voter, with potential charges. Deadline: ballots must reach the clerk by Tuesday noon to be counted. unofficial results expected Tuesday night after scanning. As of this week, West Franklin has 1,295 ballots and Central Heights 551 ballots. bond details for West Franklin and Central Heights are outlined on their sites. For questions, contact Paddock at (785) 229-3410.
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Paddock
Central Heights
West Franklin
Pomona
Bud Schaub
Franklin County Clerk's Office
Franklin County law roundups and incidents reported
Daily tally from Franklin County shows admissions and dismissals at Ottawa area facilities. Sheriff and police logs cite arrests on warrants for Robert A. Krout and Joshua Hoyt. pedestrian intoxication suspicions. battery reports. child exploitation accusations. thefts involving a water line padlock and auto parts. multiple vehicle accidents. stolen cell phone and bank card misuse. hit and run on I-35 near Ottawa.
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Sheriff's Department
Franklin County
S. Main St
Robert A. Krout
Ottawa
East Franklin Street
Joshua Hoyt
Johnson County
South Cedar Street
Kathleen Fischbach
North Cedar Street
James Adell
West Fifth Street
Pomona
South Elm Street
U.S. 59
Sand Creek Road
Haskell Road
Chester Fredricks Jr
Williamsburg
Kcp&l
Love
E. 27Th St
Pavel Mahovey
Antelope
Calif
Wellsville and area police fire run totals report
Police and fire activity summary shows Wellsville police handling public assists medical calls and battery reports across multiple blocks Friday to Monday. Ottawa Fire Department logged unauthorized burning at 904 E Eighth St and assisted with medical calls. Franklin County crews fought structure and grass fires with Pomona assist, plus multiple medical responses late week.
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Main Street
West Seventh Street
West Fourth Street
Walnut Street
East Fourth Street
Ottawa Fire Department
E. Eighth St
Franklin County
Idaho
Riley Roads
Centropolis
Lincoln-Ottawa-Harrison
Pomona
E. Sixth St
Ottawa drug ring cases yield multiple sentences
Edwards was sentenced to 300 months in federal prison for running the drug trafficking ring in Ottawa. A victim died May 10, 2009 after ingesting a toxic mix of methadone hydrocode and carisoprodol bought from Edwards and associates. Investigations identified Ledom selling controlled substances and misrepresenting pills as methamphetamine. Other defendants include Morgan Price Florence Edwards Brittany Edwards Shirley Price Dustin Price Joel Keith Price Angela Mitchell and Brandi Bivens with pending or scheduled sentences through August.
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Edwards
Ottawa
Ledom
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Franklin County Drug Enforcement Unit
Adam Weingartner
Connie Edwards
Franklin County
Grissom
Franklin County Drug Task Force
Ottawa Police Department
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Internal Revenue Service
Kansas
Blix the 3 Month Old Mix Dog Entertains All American
Blix is a three month old mixed breed puppy presented as cheerful and playful. The notice highlights the dog’s age and friendly disposition, noting its appeal as an all American companion.
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Franklin County Clerk’s
Daily Report
Sandra Miles
Mary Shaughnessy
Shawna Boles
Sherry Eckman
Gardner
Bradley Graf
Adonna Riri
Sue Wheeler
Osage City
Elda Campbell-O’neil
East Logan Street
Phillip Hoehn
Rantoul
City of
Sheriff's Department News
South Eisenhower Avenue
Danielle Sauer
Allen Noble
Tonganoxie
Police Department News
Wellsville Police Department News
LECOM
Ing
Dustin Price
Joel Keith Price
Angela Mitchell
Brandi Bivens
Orscheln
Jimeno
Princeton Rd
Cottonwood Animal
N. Hwy
K-68
Larry E. Mages
D.V.M
Trent A. Lancaster
D.V
Laura E. Erwin
Tews Animal Shelter
Vital
Ottawa Veterinary Hospital
Ottaw
Ed Smith
Jim Garner
Isa Stadler
Mario Showalter
Amelia
Prairie Paws Animal Shelter
Prairie
Colleen
Mason Mason
Petfinder.org
PrairiePaws
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