Ottawa airport to seek new fixed-base operator after manager retires
Chuck LeMaster 80, longtime fixed-base operator at Ottawa Municipal Airport, plans to retire December 14. An interim operator will oversee operations while the city solicits proposals for a permanent firm, with review by staff and the airport advisory board before city commission approval. The city hopes to expand services, add a mechanic, more hangar space and flight instruction while ensuring a suitable future operator.
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Woman warns residents on Medicare fraud calls
A 53 year old Princeton woman reports a caller claiming to represent Medicare tried to obtain her mother’s bank account details after confirming name and address. She hung up, contacted the fraud hotline, and plans to notify law enforcement. Medicare staff say they never contact cardholders by phone and communicate by mail. The caller ID shows a repeated number.
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Franklin County
Ottawa county attorney candidate faces Libertarian in two counties
Ottawa native, bride married to travel. Time change comes with smoke alarm reminder. Worker payroll possibly delayed by hurricane, county official says. Company studies new heating systems for courthouse. Medicare fraud hotline cited as source for scam alert. residents told not to share banking details and to contact local law enforcement.
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Ottawa cinema goes digital with local impact
Plaza Cinema and Grill owner Peach Madl installed digital projectors in two twin theaters, costing about 65 000 per screen, funded through family plans after local financing hurdles. The upgrade enables 3-D screenings and enhanced visuals, boosting a small town venue that also hosts regular comedy nights and a restaurant menu to lure patrons. Local patrons praise the sharper images and the convenience of nearby entertainment, recognizing the challenge of adapting during tough economic times.
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K DOT secretary King speaks at Hesston forum on transportation works
Hesston native and secretary King outlines T Works program details at a community forum. He covers funding sources, highway preservation and expansion, bus transit, aviation, and rail within Kansas projects. New FCDC director Jeff Seymour introduced. Seymour to assume post Monday.
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Stillwater
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