Franklin County seeks new administrator after Harris resignation
Franklin County commissioners plan to search for a new county administrator following Doug Harris's resignation effective Wednesday. Chair Roy Dunn and commissioner Ed Taylor support hiring a successor, while Don Hay questions the need and favors a possible referendum. Interim administrator Lisa Johnson will oversee duties as the search begins with no set timeline.
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Bycleon Rickel Herald
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Doug Harris
Franklin County
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Roy Dunn
Hay
Harris
Lisa Johnson
Lisa
Johnson
Paul Morrison
Dunn
Taylor
Westboro Church ordered to pay nearly $11 million in damages
In a Baltimore courtroom the Westboro Baptist Church faces an almost 11 million dollar judgment after a protest at a fallen Marine’s funeral. Shirley Phelps-Roper marked her 50th birthday as the verdict was delivered and the group signaled plans to continue picketing with provocative banners. Albert Snyder, the father who sued, vowed to pursue the church in future cases to deter further protests at funerals.
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Westboro Baptist Church
Shirley Phelps-Roper
Phelps-Roper
America
Albert Snyder
Topeka
Lance Cpl
Matthew Snyder
Pelosi visit to aid Boyda sparks debate in Kansas race
National Democrats rally to support 2nd District Congresswoman Nancy Boyda as Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans a Johnson County fundraiser. GOP critics say Boyda has "gone Washington" while her aide argues reelection hinges on her congressional performance and district focus.
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Opeka
Kansas
Nancy Boyda
U.S
Nancy Pelosi
Pelosi
Boyda
Washington
Thomas Seay
Congress
Seay
North Side Ottawa approves new 9.9 million substation
Ottawa planners approve a 9.9 million electrical substation to be built at 1403 E Enterprise St in the industrial park. The project aims to meet future electrical needs in northeast Ottawa and uses land owned by the city. Completion is expected next year.
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Jodie Garcia
Herald
Ottawa
Planning Commission
E. Enterprise St
Wynndee Lee
City Commission
State study prompts Ottawans changes to ambulance service
City officials said Monday that a state issued study on Franklin County Emergency Medical Service recommends consolidating all ambulances and crews at the main station beside Ransom Memorial Hospital at 219 EK 14th Street. County commissioners have already agreed to a Wellsville ambulance station.
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14Th St
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Wellsville
Masonry worker rebuilds Ottawa antiques building on Main
Dan Price of Williams Masonry restarts reconstruction of the Market Antiques building at 113 N Main St Ottawa after a collapse in July. Tuesday morning work resumes as crews lift bricks and secure the facade for a safe rebuild.
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Spiderman
Ottawa
Paula Mages
Kelli Fischer
Ottawa High School
S. Ash St
Career and Technical Education Cooperative Preschool
Dan Price
William's Masonry
Old Market Antiques
N. Main St
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