Margie Phelps a study in contradictions rises in Topeka
Margie Phelps, a Kansas Department of Corrections administrator earning 66518 a year, faces a Supreme Court case over her church protests at soldiers funerals while her calm, long service aiding ex inmates highlights a contrasting public image. The Westboro member recently took a leave as officials withheld details.
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John Hanna
Topeka
Margie Phelps
Phelps
Kansas Department of Corrections
Westboro Baptist Church
U.S. Supreme Court
Mary K. Vaughn
Wichita
Supreme Court
U.S
Roger Werholtz
Associated Press
Kansas
Mark Parkinson
Senate
Derek Schmidt
Fred Phelps Sr
Kansas’ State Employees Union
Birthday girl Olivia Marez enjoys steady Ottawa celebration
Olivia Marez's family marks her 11th birthday with classroom cupcakes and plans a weekend in Ottawa. Her mother Dana choreographs a girls day shopping and a movie, while relatives gather at home. Olivia dreams of KU law school and animal work, with a wish list including shoes and an electric guitar.
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Marez
Olivia
Ottawa
Marez House
Dana Marez
Justice
University of Kansas
Philip Marez
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Ing
Justin Bieber
Jury verdict in Kichler case after three hour deliberation
In March Shaw stood mute and entered a not guilty plea. Prosecutors cited Shaw’s 0.11 blood alcohol level after the wreck. The defense blamed calculation errors and excessive speed. Judge Sachse to sentence Shaw on November 8, with potential 14 year term. The Kichler family expressed relief and resolve to prevent such crashes.
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Shaw
Jones
Kichler
Aaron Kichler
Kansas
Kathleen Neff
Olathe
Kichler Brothers
Shawnee Road
Lenexa
Thomas Sachse
Dennis Kichler
Sachse
Ottawa K-68 road work planned between Poplar and I-35
Motorists face delays as Ki Killough Construction starts a mill and asphalt overlay on K-68 between Poplar Street and I-35 this Monday. Ken Massengale said the project should run about 20 working days and warned drivers to expect slowdowns.
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Ottawa
Poplar Street
Ken Massengale
Ki Killough
Massengale
Fire department honored for safety in Ottawa
The Ottawa Fire Department was awarded a Life Safety Achievement Award for 2009 by the Residential Fire Safety Institute in partnership with Grinnell Mutual. Capt. Dennis Nowatzke noted the award honors local fire prevention efforts reducing residential fire deaths and property loss.
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Ottawa Fire Department
Residential Fire Safety Institute
Dennis Nowatzke
Grinnell Mutual Resinsurance Co
Nowatzke
Crime Stoppers set to discuss ID theft and scams
Franklin County sees rising reports of identity theft and scams. Lt. Allen Campbell of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office announces a free 7 p.m. session at the County Office Annex in Ottawa to educate residents on preventing ID theft, with a 10 minute awareness talk and guest from the attorney general's office.
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Allen Campbell
Franklin County
Campbell
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
S. Main St
Ottawa
Attorney General’s Office
Candidates talk new direction
OHS homecoming royalty crowned. See Page 7. Travelodge motel in Ottawa closes amid unpaid property taxes dispute. See Page 7. Wellsville police offering House Watch for residents while they're out of town. See Page 7.
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OHS
Ottawa
Wellsville
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Dennis’ Kichler
Adam Kichler
Leia Tev
Fire Department
Bers
Herald
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