Civil War reenactment inspires Ottawa father to teach history
Daryl Gloshen from Ottawa pursues Civil War reenactments to teach his children history. He recalls son Nick marching three miles as a young drummer boy, a vivid glimpse into the era that captivated the family and sparked interest in the past.
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Daryl Gloshen
Gloshen
Ottawa
Kathryn
Nick
Dietrich
City Park
Fifth
Main Streets
Civil War reenactor Gloshen praises friendly history minded corps
Gloshen recalls surviving era and enjoys Civil War reenactments for the friendly actors who are history minded, describing them warmly. See GLOSHEN, Page 4.
Watch parties planned in Ottawa for Extreme Makeover episode
Meagan Patton-Paulson reports that Ottawa will host several public watch parties Friday for the Extreme Makeover Home Edition episode featuring Gina Hill Allen Hill and their two sons Dreyson and Makale. The two hour special starts at 7 p.m., with venues including Plaza Grill and Cinema, Ottawa Applebee's, and Tanner's Bar and Grill in Overland Park. The Ottawa Youth Action Council will view at a member's home, and organizers plan pizza and tissues for emotional reactions. Makale Hill will be called during commercial breaks for his reaction.
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Ty Pennington
Meagan Patton
Plaza Grill
S. Main St
Ottawa
Applebee's
S. Oak St
Tanner’s Bar & Grill
Metcalf Ave
Overland Park
Youth Action Council
Makale Hill
Lisa Rivers
Ottawa Volunteer Center
YAC
Rivers
Makale
Civil War Ball to unite history music in Ottawa event
The Franklin County Historical Society hosts a Civil War Ball at Washburn Towers Ottawa on Saturday at 7 p.m. Costumes and period music will set the tone with The Shortleaf Band providing live tunes and contra dance instruction. Attendees in costumes are free while casual guests pay 5 dollars.
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Ottawa
Franklin County Historical Society
Washburn Towers
S. Main St
Deb Barker
Historical Society
Kansas
Barker
Shortleaf
Kansas City
Roger Fox
Joseph Conklin
Fenley Hansen
Michael Fraser
Fiddoth
Fraser
U.S
Sheriff reports teacher misconduct under investigation
Franklin County Sheriff's Office is handling an inquiry into alleged misconduct by a male West Franklin High School employee. Superintendent Dotson Bradbury says the staff member was placed on administrative leave Monday as officials pursue information, with no charges filed and the age or number of students involved not disclosed.
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West Franklin High School
Dotson Bradbury
Bradbury
Fredricks
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