Ottawa man’s crime spree ends with arrest after standoff
Ottawa police say 33 year old Justin Donovan eluded officers over the weekend until Monday afternoon. He was captured after a barricaded standoff at a multi unit residence. He faces charges for auto theft felony interference with law enforcement and criminal damage to property with more possible charges.
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Burglaries Reported at Kanza Park Business Plaza Ottawa
Ottawa police investigate multiple break ins at Kanza Park Business Plaza 1302 South Main Street. Workers found exterior door kicked in and eight interior doors damaged with thousands in damage and small amount stolen. Authorities urge anyone with information to call (785) 242-1700 or 785-242-2561.
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Swimmers cut price to aid Hope House at Forest Park Pool
The Ottawa Recreation Commission reduces Sunday admission by $1 for patrons bringing a non perishable food item to Forest Park Pool in Ottawa. The donated items go to Hope House. Recreation manager Brandon Stortz notes the program starts this Sunday and frames it as community service through the pool.
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Forest Park Pool
N. Locust St
Ottawa
Hope House
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Brandon Stortz
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Jayhawker Days kicks off in Williamsburg with fish fry
The two day event at Williamsburg City Park begins Friday at 5 p.m. with a fish fry and more. Sponsored by the Williamsburg Jayhawker Day Booster Club and Franklin County Tourism, the Fun in the Sun themed celebration offers corn on the cob hushpuppies and an $8 meal donation. Activities include ice cream bingo a Lost Troubadores concert and a Friday night program at the library. Saturday features breakfast pets zoos sports tournaments Ottawa City Band at 3 p.m. and the Fun in the Sun Parade ending with Big Rick and Company at 6 p.m.
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Big Rick and Company
Wilson named county appraiser in Franklin County
Jamie Wilson, interim appraiser since March 7 and former deputy since 2010, will become full time appraiser after the Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a three year contract at 65 000 per year. He succeeds Phil Dudley who served since 2009 after his death.
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Jamie Wilson
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