Thanksgiving gas prices rise not seen since 2014
AAA Kansas projects peak Thanksgiving gas prices and record travel, with 50.9 million Americans expected to journey 50 miles or more. An additional 1.6 million travelers will hit the roads, and 45.5 million plan Thanksgiving driving trips, up 3.2 percent from last year. The West North Central region, including Kansas, expects 4.1 million trips 30 miles or longer, the largest since 2007.
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Wind-fueled blaze damages three structures in Centropolis
A wind driven fire Monday afternoon spread from a residence at 200 North Seventh Street to two outbuildings and into a neighbor's yard. Centropolis Fire Chief Royce Swank said one resident was home, no injuries reported, and the start remains undetermined though a woodpile is suspected. High winds were a major factor in the rapid spread.
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Ottawa City backs Downtown River Plaza plan
The Ottawa City Commission voted 5-0 to support the Downtown River Plaza project on Walnut Street between First and Second with phased improvements including landscape, pergolas, a pavilion market area and a future farmer's market. Organizers seek $10,000 from the 2017 budget to offset planning costs and donate land, while private funding is pursued.
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Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Ottawa area
Kansas Buffet Company Applebee s and Green Acres offer Thanksgiving dining options this Friday with varied hours and menus. Kansas Buffet at 2230 S Princeton St Ottawa opens 10 30 a m to 2 30 p m with turkey pumpkin pie stuffing and more and regular items. Breck s Green Acres in Vassar serves a 11 a m to 5 p m turkey meal at 11 59 per person. Applebee s at 2340 S Oak St Ottawa open 4 p m to 11 p m with limited menu. Smoked Creations at 222 E Logan St Ottawa closed for holiday. Call ahead to confirm hours.
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