Franklin County general election turnout reaches 44.51 percent
County Clerk Shaun Perry said 44.51 percent of registered voters in Franklin County cast ballots in the Tuesday general election, surpassing his 40 percent target. Officials noted strong turnout for a non presidential midterm, with 7,623 of 17,125 voters voting. The turnout remains high amid local state contests and possible economic concerns.
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Detour Planned for Main Street Bridge Work
Ottawa city crews will close the Main Street bridge over the Marais des Cygnes River at 8:30 a.m. Monday for milling, asphalt overlay, and seal replacement. A parade-route detour via K-68 and Seventh Street will direct westbound traffic. Signs and barriers will guide motorists as work continues on Old U.S. 59 and related river crossing improvements.
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City mulls tax abatement plan for local businesses
City officials continue reviewing a proposed tax abatement up to fifty percent with potential sixty to eighty percent adjustments. Superintendent Dean Katt supports the plan as a tool to attract new companies to the Ot tawa area while opponents push for further scrutiny before any roll back.
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