Gunshots fired in Wellsville residence prompt arrests
A 25 year old Ottawa man Richard Crook Jr was arrested after firing several shots in a Wellsville residence during a domestic dispute. Officers recovered a handgun and two others were detained on drug charges. Victim Michael Keylon fled the scene and was later questioned by deputies. Crook faces aggravated battery charges while two others were held on methamphetamine and other drug related counts.
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Clathe
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Ottawa Infant Dies in Sleep at Rural Residence
An 11 week old infant died in his sleep at a rural Ottawa home after rescue workers were alerted at 6 24 a m to a medical emergency on Neosho Road The undersheriff said the parents found the baby not breathing an autopsy is planned to determine the cause though authorities do not believe the death is suspicious
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Nichols trial links aliases to Oklahoma City bombing case
Evidence presented in Denver shows Terry Nichols used multiple aliases to rent rooms and storage, while witnesses struggle to identify him as the Mike Havens who bought fertilizer used in the blast. Prosecutors seek motive tied to anti government sentiment shared with Timothy McVeigh, supported by a fertilizer receipt with McVeigh’s fingerprint found at Nichols’ home.
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Joe Havens
Ted Parker
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Community events and sales listed for November weekend
Fashion Alley hosts Come In For A Taste with cookies jams and teas by Crabtree Evelyn on Thursday to Saturday. Dutch Auction of Swisher 2TR Commercial Mower Sale runs Wed to Sat November 5 to 8 at Town and Country Supply Orscheln Farm and Home. Also lists hazardous waste site hours, Avon sale, massage therapy appt, chiropractor closure, and Vassar Playhouse season finale with guest star Amanda McCurdy.
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Obituaries for Robert Geist and Alice Black
Robert R. Geist 74 of Ottawa died November 5 1997 in Kansas City Missouri Funeral services set for 2 PM Saturday at Sacred Heart Church Ottawa with burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery He served in World War II and worked 40 years for Santa Fe Railroad He is survived by six sons four daughters and 30 grandchildren Also Alice Black 90 of Osage City died November 5 1997 Funeral services at 10:30 AM Saturday First Presbyterian Church Osage City with burial in Osage City Cemetery She was a long time Osage City resident and member of local clubs Survivors include three daughters three sons a sister and numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and step great grandchildren
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Bob” Geist
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Fort Huachuca
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Shari Housman
Independence
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Denise Johnson
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Osage City
Peterson Nursing Home
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August
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Lorene Griffin
Lucien “Butts” Martin Jr
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Dee” Martin
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Pomona
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Darlene Haskins
Robert Lane
Kan
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Carbondale
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Holton
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Hospital Notes and Sheriff Reports From Daily Ledger
Admissions Harold Weburg and Frank Morgan both of Ottawa. Dismissals Maxine Scheckel of Richmond and Dorotha Prager of Ottawa. Arrests Nelson McAlexander charged with giving a worthless check. bond set at 250 dollars. Gunshot reported on Arkansas Terrace. Theft by entry at Debra Rossman’s residence valued at 1 850 dollars loss 965 cash and jewelry. Juvenile arrest for aggravated battery. 14 year old accused of hair cutting incident at Ottawa High School. Birth certificate theft reported. Grass fire on Texas Road. controlled burn. Ambulance called for sick person on Nebraska Road.
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Frank Morgan
Ottawa
Maxine Scheckel
Richmond
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Sheriff’s News
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Sheriff's Department
Arkansas Terrace
Debra Rossman
N. Ransom
Sheriff’s Department
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Brenda C. Collins
S. Sycamore
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Wall Street Doles Out Sharp Midday Losses Amid Inflation Jitters
U S stocks slid at midday as Asian markets fell and a weak jobs report stoked inflation fears. The Dow dropped 103.64 to 7579.60 after a prior 150 point plunge, with declining issues leading advancers 5 to 1 on the NYSE and volume at 266.12 million shares. Local stock quotes and grain prices from Ottawa Co-op and Franklin County Farm Services were extended.
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King Signs New Three-Book Deal With Scribner
Stephen King strikes a new publishing pact with Simon & Schuster's Scribner for Bag of Bones a untitled short story collection and a writing craft book. The terms are undisclosed with past deals showing King earning at least 35 million for four books under a 1989 Viking/Penguin agreement.
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