Veterans and community events fill Franklin County bulletin
VFW Seniors host a Sunday dance 6 to 9 pm at post home on U.S. 59 with Borderline Country. Floyd and Beverly Hughes of Ottawa celebrate 50th anniversary with 2 to 4 pm open house at Princeton Community Building. Sheriff Davis to speak on child abuse at a Franklin County Care Care in Elliott Hall November 14. FCCCPO course offers Level 4 Health and Safety CDA, 7 pm, free for members, $7 nonmembers. West Franklin Seniors plan 6 pm Thanksgiving dinner at Pomona Center. Country Oaks to entertain Ottawa Senior Center lunch on Wednesday. Lisa Heflin to discuss Women at War at City Hall Library noon, with veteran talks and model displays 10 am to 4 pm. Cherry Street Wesleyan Church hosts holiday craft and bake sale 9 am to 4 pm, proceeds aid missions.
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VFW
Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post No
Post
U.S. 59
Borderline Country
Floyd
Beverly Hughes
Ottawa
Princeton
Craig Davis
Franklin County
CDA
Elliott Hall
First Baptist Church
S. Hickory
Fcccpo
Sherry L. Engelbert
Swbell.net
Lisa Ann Heflin
Kansas City
Commission Room
City Hall
Ottawa Public Library
Hickory
Cherry Street
Franklin County Hospital Notes and Jail Arrests Summary
Admissions and births highlighted for Ottawa and Springhill with several dismissals. Sheriff's Department logs list arrests for probation violations, drug offenses, aggravated assault, warrant, battery, and DUI, with multiple individuals from Ottawa, Lawrence, and Wellsville. Incidents include battery and trespass, plus several ambulance calls and medical emergencies.
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Andrew Truax
Ottawa
Nancy Kennedy
Laura Luther
Natalie Desmanda
Karen Edgecomb
Garnett
Nicole LeMasters
Rebecca Bottoms
Darin Schmoe
Springhill
Jeremy Altic
Franklin County
Sheriff's Dept
Charlene Neely
Wellsville
William I. Allen III
S. Walnut
Katherine Jain Harper
Clinton Maurice Randall
Lawrence
Leonard Theodor Barber Jr
Ash
Shane Raymond Derringer
Lincoln
Sebelius weighs fitness ambassador idea for Kansas
Governor elect Kathleen Sebelius is considering appointing a fitness ambassador to promote a healthier Kansas and lower health care costs. She mentioned talking with Kansas sports icon George Brett about leading the campaign, aiming to move couch potatoes to activity and align with national health efforts. Health experts say exercise and good eating can reduce costs, while officials stress grassroots action and the 4 Healthier U.S. Initiative.
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Topeka
Sebelius
Kansas City Royals
George Brett
Katherine Cosgrove
Overland Park
President's Council On Physical Fitness
Cosgrove
U.S
Portenier urges nonviolence and supportive peers
Portenier told FCCLA students that violence solves nothing. He described prison life and a time when his ex-wife abused his daughter, choosing to involve authorities. He credited nonviolence with preserving his family bonds, remarriage, and his role in both daughters' marriages. Students reflected on his message and family relationships.
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Portenier
OHS South
Cara Tilman
Humboldt
FCCLA
Libby Devin
Pomona
Andy Gassaway
Agassaway
Ottawaherald
OMS Earns Positive Five Year Accreditation Review
OMS underwent a state accreditation visit described as self evaluation driven. The team praised after school math programs and parent involvement while noting improvements in reading. Though not officially accepted yet, officials expect rare rejection of favorable evaluations.
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Woods
Lysell
OMS
State Department
Andy Gassaway
Agassaway
Ottawaherald.com
Father Arrested After 9-Year-Old Killed At School
A shooting outside St James Catholic School in Liberty Missouri left 9-year-old Rawaldeep Singh dead and his mother Mandeep Kaur Singh wounded. Jaswinder P. Singh was arrested without bond and charged with first degree murder and related counts. The couple's dispute erupted in the school parking lot as the family gathered for pickup.
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Liberty
Kansas City
St. James Catholic School
Scott Hamberle
Jacob
Mary Kate Duffin
Rawaldeep Singh
Mandeep Kaur Singh
Jaswinder P. Singh
Clay County
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Bulletin Board
Davis
West Franklin
Pomona Community Center
Country Oaks
Ottawa Senior Center
the Daily Report
Fred G. Gumm
Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center
Sheriff's News
Shawnee Road
Labette
Police News
South Cedar
South Oak
Timothy J. Hyland
Stillwell
Barbara A. Coleman
South Mulberry
Tauredey
South Am
East Ninth
Indiana
Sarah Kessinger
Harris News Service
Kathleen Sebelius
Bush
Runners World Magazine
Laurie Sisk
Peg McClay
Sacred Heart Church
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