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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 2001
Page
8
Tonight will be mostly clear and colder with scattered frost in low lying areas. Lows in the mid 30s. Saturday brings sunny skies with highs in the lower 60s. For more weather details, see Page 2A.
Ottawa police and multiple agencies search for an armed male suspect described as in his 40s to 50s with a blue cap and jacket who fled south after displaying a handgun at 1602 Main. A dye pack exploded near the scene, some money remained, and surveillance footage is being reviewed. The credit union will close for the day.
Fifth graders at Hawthorne Elementary watched a Prairie Creek Nature Center presentation on birds of prey. Marty Birrell and Mara Wood handled a turkey vulture Thor and other species, explaining vision, hearing, talons, and myths about owls and vultures while linking to science lessons and an endangered species novel.
Franklin County faces higher costs as Microsoft ends discount upgrades for Office and Windows. IT chief Kevin Jones says subscription models may require renewed payments after 24 months, with estimated operating expense rising from 3000 to 15000 dollars. County considers alternatives while Kansas and others press Microsoft for reconsideration.
Ottawa hosts the Kansas Sampler Festival with exhibitors from over 150 Kansas communities. Opening ceremonies start Saturday at Forest Park with two days of live entertainment, festival hours 10 to 5 Saturday and 10 to 4 Sunday, and parking across the street. Single day and weekend admission listed with family friendly events and tram shuttles.
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