Bikers Care Toys for Kids Ride Supports Ottawa Families
Ottawa hosts its 32nd annual Bikers Care Toys for Kids motorcycle ride on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Riders gather at the Eagles Hall and deliver unwrapped toys to ECKAN at Forest Park, with a 2 p.m. parade closing the event followed by an auction and music. CEO Richard Jackson notes the ride generates about $20,000 in toy donations from various sources.
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N. Locust St
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KU coach gifts senior fan two tickets to Nov. 1 game
Roberta Johnson of Ottawa, 83, received two tickets to the University of Kansas basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse from Bill Self after her grandson John Johnson pressed for years. She described tears at entry, watching from behind the goal, and the jumbo screen, plus the surprise confetti ending the night.
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Arby's breaks ground in South Ottawa
Arby’s broke ground Wednesday in Ottawa marking the start of construction for a new Arby’s restaurant developed by US Beef. Mayor Mike Skidmore hailed the project while plans include up to 50 employees with hiring near the mid March opening.
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H&r Block
S. Princeton St
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Ottawa Planning Commission
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