Santa visit kicks off Midland Railroad’s Santa Claus Express
Photos by John Nowak capture Michell Meek 5 of Gardner and Aidan Meek 2 as they tell Santa what they want for Christmas. The Ottawa Herald notes the Midland Railroad’s Santa Claus Express ran from the Ottawa VFW to Norwood and back with families enjoying good weather, carols, and Saint Nick. The train sails again this Saturday from Baldwin City. In Lane, children greet Santa as the downtown lights are switched on after bingo, cakewalks, and crafts hosted by the Raritans and volunteers at Pottawatomie Township Hall.
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Tornadoes Damage Homes at Fort Riley and Snowbound Travel
A tornado struck Fort Riley Sunday afternoon causing damage to 82 homes and leaving 17 families seeking shelter. No injuries were reported as crews worked to restore power and clear debris while a blizzard stranded motorists across Kansas.
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Franklin County Clinic shifts financing to save costs
Franklin County Mental Health Clinic plans expansion on Eisenhower Road in Ottawa with a 20 year financing term. County commissioners unanimously approve certificates of participation over industrial revenue bonds, aiming to save at least $120000 in interest per adviser Kirkpatrick Pettis. Final decision and project timeline hinge on a late December learning date.
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Ottawa
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Diane Drake
Franklin County names Lunger undersheriff and Thompson detention center manager
The Franklin County Sheriff's Department appoints Sgt. Steve Lunger as undersheriff to supervise daily operations and the detention center. Nancy Thompson becomes the detention center manager overseeing daily operations. Lunger began as a detention officer in 1989 and was promoted through the ranks. Thompson joined in 1996 and became shift supervisor in 2003.
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KU course to study intelligent design and myths
University of Kansas anthropology professor John Hoopes will teach Archaeological Myths and Realities this fall. The class examines intelligent design, UFOs, crop circles, ESP and pyramids to help students distinguish science from pseudo science and recognize untestable claims.
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