North Ottawa gains attention as business district grows
North Ottawa in Ottawa rides a local upswing as area business owners report rising traffic and customer visits. Coney Island co owner Sharon Howard notes increased patrons as U S 59 rerouting spurs more through the north side toward I 35. Ramsey Printing owner Gene Ramsey recalls long standing presence and a prior image problem fading with new motorists and industrial park traffic.
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Ottawa
Marais Des Cygnes River
Renaissance
Sharon Howard
Don
Coney Island
N. Main St
Howards
I-35
Davis Avenue
Gene Ramsey
Ramsey
I- 35
American Eagle
Tribute to Sandy Rogers Leads Pleasant Valley USO Show
Sandy Rogers, president of Pleasant Valley Community Club, prepares a table for the club’s USO style show A Tribute to Bob Hope. The event at Pleasant Valley School District No. 2 building Wellsville on Saturday 6 p.m. supports final mortgage payment for the district building.
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Sandy Rogers
Pleasant Valley Community Club
Bob Hope
Pleasant Valley School District No. 2
Thomas Road
Wellsville
Ottawa Police face recruiting challenges across state and nation
Ottawa Police Chief Dennis Butler says attracting and retaining qualified officers is a widespread issue. He notes a shrinking 18 to 25 age workforce and says many potential applicants or current staff are deployed or already serving, reflecting broader hiring challenges in law enforcement.
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Ottawa Police Department
Ottawa Police
Dennis Butler
Butler
Ottawa University Provost's wife also a student at OU
Patricia Tyner, wife of Ottawa University's provost Dennis Tyner, guides eight children ages 11 to 28 through daily schedules. Patty balances motherhood, marriage, and OU coursework while coordinating rides and class times to keep all five daughters and three sons on track across town.
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Dennis Tyner
Ottawa University
Patricia
Patty) Tyner
Patty Tyner
Rikki
Katy
Kelli
Kristi
Kandi
David
Kevin
Keith
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