County to file counter claim in tag suit
Franklin County may file a counter claim against Kansas in a suit over unfair tax assessments in vehicle tag sales. County officials support seeking reimbursement if damages are awarded, citing state responsibility for the system and ongoing court motions set for mid-December.
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Lori Alvarado
Herald
Franklin County
Kansas
Kurt Weigand
Thomas Weigand
Wendell Barker
County Commission
Robert Stephan
Barker
Johnson County
Wyandotte County
Leavenworth County
Kansas Department of Revenue
Ed Rolfs
Steve Stotts
Mike Hayden
Coun
Water device sales raise questions in Ottawa
Ottawa water plant superintendent Dale Howard warned residents that companies are marketing point-of-use water treatment devices in Ottawa. He urged residents to verify claims, noting the city's supply meets EPA and KDHE standards. Whole house systems cost thousands, while kitchen-sink filters are also offered. He and assistant superintendent Ron Snethen invite calls at 242-5966 for information.
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Dale Howard
Ottawa
Howard
Ron Snethen
Environmental Protection Agency
Kansas Department of Health & Environment
Weather Tonight and Kansas Extended Forecast
Clear and cold tonight with lows around 20 to 25. Friday through Sunday in Kansas expect highs in the 50s statewide, 60s in the west, and 50s further east, with Lows in the 30s each day. Little or no precipitation overall, average barometer about 30.52 inches and rising. Sunset 5 15, sunrise 6 56. bee 38.27
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Kansas
Wall Street Opens Lower As Bond Offering Looms
Wall Street carries Tuesday selling into today with the Dow Jones 30 down to 2,465.35 at noon, on hold awaiting a Treasury refunding of a record 34.25 billion in securities maturing from three to nearly 30 years. Browning-Ferris Industries slips 1% to 22% after a 6-point drop Tuesday.
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New York
Browning-Ferris Industries
Community Event Highlights and Local Notices
A packed schedule features a Chil and Steak Supper in Quenemo on November 9 from 6 to 8 pm, hearings by Norman E. Saul at Elliott Hall, and an Ottawa area open house for Mat Maasters wrestling on November 12. Health screenings, Christmas card design by Sacred Heart students, a dry goods closeout, a paper drive, and a truck sale at Underwood’s are also listed along with a Graft Festival at Overbrook Middle School on November 10. Local sponsors include C C Q O A A T A, Sacred Heart, K of C, and Ottawa Christian Center.
Chamber on look for new members
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce plans its annual membership blitz starting Thursday at 9 a.m. Teams of two will visit 300 to 350 local businesses and professionals to recruit at least 40 new members, with a goal of 60. A reception for new members and spouses follows at 6:30 p.m. at the Ottawa Country Club.
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Jim Hitch
Ottawa Area
Chamber
Lou Atherton
Bob Whitworth
Ottawa Country Club
Atherton
Anaheim
Calif
Kansas Cavalry
Ottawa
Kansas
Salvage operation OK'd by planners in Ottawa
Ottawa planners approved Jim Poe’s request for a salvage and recyclable collection permit after a compromise with neighbors. Stipulations include an eight‑foot fence with drainage clearance, set-back from the line, trees every 25 feet, one primary scrap pile under 12 feet, on‑site parking, 7 am to 9 pm hours, no fire storage except equipment, weatherproof containers for hazardous materials, and a one‑year permit review.
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Lori Alvarado
Poe
City Commission
Ottawa Retirement Plaza
Paul Howe
Ottawa Retirement Village
Ottawa Herald lists 1990 subscription rates and staff
The Ottawa Herald shows daily publication details with staff roles and extended subscription prices. Rates vary by delivery type and distance, including Ottawa carrier and mail options in Franklin County and surrounding areas.
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Ottawa
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