Summer cuts residential utility use in Ottawa but overall power stays steady
Ottawa city officials say this summer was cooler reducing residential energy use while industrial demand kept total yearly electricity consumption near last year. Bradley notes fixed rates on much power and a January increase. August usage falls 9.5 percent year over year as growth at American Eagle Distribution Center drives demand. peak energy reached 39.1 megawatts on June 3, with a record high 39.4 megawatts set in August 2007.
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Ottawa
Bradley
American Eagle Distribution Center
1529
N. Davis
Ave
Summer Weather Was Unusually Cool and Wet in Franklin County
Franklin County experienced an atypical summer with cooler and wetter conditions than normal. Mary Knapp of Kansas State University notes precipitation is about four and a half inches above average with three months remaining. The highest temperature was 98 on June 24, while the wettest day was June 16 with 3.42 inches in Ottawa.
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Franklin County
Mary Knapp
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Ottawa
MBE
WBE
DGE
Mega Industries
Clearwell
Wellsville arson burglary case under active police investigation
Wellsville Police Chief Steve Gillespie said investigators are pursuing leads after a Tuesday fire at a West Third Street home. Arson is suspected due to liquid residue and yard scorch marks. a garage entry appears broken but no items reported missing. Frankin County Crime Stoppers offers up to $1,000 for information leading to arrests. anonymous tips encouraged.
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Wellsville
Steve Gillespie
Gillespie
West Third Street
the Franklin
Franklin County
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