Weather update across the United States with rain and flood risk
The forecast predicts rain across the Great Plains and Mississippi River region after pleasant weather. Flooding is possible from New York City to Washington, D.C., over the next several days. Scattered showers are expected in the South, especially along the Alabama coast. After heavy snow in Denver, the West remains quiet with spotty showers and cool temperatures.
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Princeton City Council Scrambles to Accept Grant and Loan
The Princeton City Council called an emergency meeting for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall to approve a grant and loan totaling $350,000 from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to upgrade sewer processing. The funds will fund dredging pond banks stabilizing storage ponds and installing solar powered aeration equipment.
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Ottawa Chamber Image Luncheon Aims YMCA Plan
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. luncheon on October 20 at Ottawa Country Club. Discussion covers establishing a YMCA in Ottawa and a bus trip to Marshall Missouri to observe YMCA operations. Attendance is $8.50 with RSVP by October 17. RSVP forms available at 109 E Second St.
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Ottawa High School to perform at Baker University band festival
Ottawa High School band members will join 11 other schools for the seventh annual Baker University Marching Band Festival at Liston Stadium. Competition starts at 6 p.m. with each band performing a 12 minute set. The free event is open to the public and features schools from Baldwin City Spring Hill Perry-Lecompton Paola De Soto Tonganoxie Gardner Edgerton Mill Valley Lansing Osage City and Midway R-I Cleveland Mo.
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Ottawa Co-op Grain Quotes and Franklin County Prices
Friday afternoon quotations from Ottawa Co-op show hard wheat 3.63 soybeans 5.01 corn 1.52 milo 1.47. Franklin County USDA Farm Service Agency posted prices: corn 1.55 oats 1.65 soybeans 4.98 wheat 3.54 with some blank entries.
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Ottawa SRS worker believed among dead in Lawrence fire
A Ottawa SRS social worker Yolanda Riddle is feared dead in the Boardwalk Apartments fire in Lawrence. A Douglas County man, Jose Gonzalez, remains missing, and Jason Allen Rose faces three counts of first degree murder and one count of aggravated arson. The blaze caused about 2.1 million dollars in damage and displaced 87 residents including 32 KU students. Investigators have conducted 150 plus interviews. appeals for photos or videos proceed.
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Model aircraft to fly in Saturday fun fly at Coffman Field
Franklin County Flyers announce a fall fly-in at Coffman Field Wellsville 9 a.m. Saturday Oct 15 open to AMA members and nonmembers of Flyers. Contest events musical planes and touch and go at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. multiple planes allowed per pilot and Lawrence flyers may join later for contests.
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Planes Gather For Coffman Field Fly In Admittance Free
Directions from I 35 lead to Coffman Field for a diverse fly in featuring jets and electric light planes. Admission for spectators is free. pilots pay a $20 landing fee that covers lunch. Bring chairs or blankets and dress for weather.
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School board seeks more ads for open ORC positions
The Ottawa school board plans a 6 p.m. meeting at City Hall to discuss the recreation commission and improve advertising for open ORC posts. Members Moore Lowry and Bushman push for broader interest and possible interviewing at the Oct. 24 work session followed by the regular Ottawa Middle School meeting.
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Jack Bushman
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