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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1998
Page
7
ABC's Monday Night Football crew debated pregame if everything is current in Kansas City. The Chiefs later showed some things are not, with the game outcome and pages referring to further details on page 7.
Mostly cloudy Wednesday with a chance for a thunderstorm and a high near 63. For more weather information, see page 2.
Ottawa City Commission holds a 9 a.m. study session at City Hall to revisit a $750,000 plan for a new public works building after discovering the original scope would cost about $1.4 million. Bids on the reduced project suggested no savings, prompting a reconsideration of the full project. Commissioner Ramsey calls $750,000 a firm ceiling.
A 32 year old Ottawa man was jumped behind the North Main car wash by two to four teens or twenty somethings. He was beaten and robbed of about $30 and his wallet and treated at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Police have no arrests and continue investigating.
Ottawa High School presents its fall jazz concert at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Cyclone Room. Brent Wheeler notes diverse repertoire from big band to contemporary jazz while several students perform as soloists. The event is free to the public.
Johnson County legislator Rep. David Adkins seeks a constitutional amendment to add a gubernatorial appointee to the 16 member State Board of Education, creating 11 members and nonpartisan elections. The move aims to break a recurring 5-5 tie between conservatives and a moderate Democrat coalition on teacher accreditation and student testing policy.
Ottawa school district showcases a word of the week reflecting core democratic traits. The program, backed by local businesses, employers, and churches, aims to promote shared civic understanding among students as the school year continues.
A brief feature invites readers to see a related column on page 4 and to study the weekly word definition on page 3, guiding curiosity about citizenship topics.
Ottawa University outlines a master plan for renovations including residence halls, academic and athletic facilities. Current visible work is limited to a nearly complete southeast campus parking lot and rubble outside Martin Hall. Future work covers Wilson Field House interior upgrades, Mabee athletic building, and a new men’s residence hall replacing Price Hall. Martin Hall, built in 1947, undergoes gutted interiors and exterior refurbishing with a $3.7 million budget, adding an elevator, new windows, and access for handicapped guests. Loyd Builders handles the project.
Clinton stops short of war while signaling a trap that could force Saddam Hussein into a choice between surrender and renewed airstrikes. Five UN weapons inspections criteria loom, with Butler the arms inspector best placed to judge Iraq’s compliance as White House officials press for cooperation.
An unknown man is suspected of attempting to run down four men with a car and firing two shots at them in the 100 block of South Hickory after a dispute at The Walkman Club in Ottawa. Capt. Charlie Bowling said the altercation began during the Chiefs game at the tavern, and the suspect returned with a weapon described as a rod before leaving.
Bikers led by Shep Collins known as Santa Red plan a 2:30 p.m. start Saturday from Town & Country Supply 2008 S Princeton for the Toys for Kids drive to Forest Park. An appreciation party and benefit auction follow at 3:30 p.m. at The 700 Club in Pomona to raise funds for more toys.
City commissioners study a proposed ordinance to allow package liquor sales with a $500 annual occupation tax and hours limited to 9 am to 10 pm. The plan forbids sales within 300 feet of schools or churches and aligns with state bans on Sunday and holiday sales while forbidding on premises consumption.
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