Garnett to consider electrical study at 5 15 PM
Garnett City Commission will review an engineering study on the city electrical system at 5 15 PM today in City Hall. A contract with SEGA is considered for Ottawa substation design near Highland Cemetery. Relays at the southern substation are being redone after a recent downtown power outage. A public hearing on adding to this year's gas budget expenditures is planned. The panel will also weigh restricting parking for semi tractors in residential areas. Thread snipping at Chris Corner open house and sewing machine demo. Boosters rummage sale at Ottawa High School Cyclone Room Saturday. VFW dance Saturday 8 to 11 PM with Odd & Ends. GIFT program hosts hot dogs and hayrack rides 6 30 to 8 PM Monday at Eisenhower Road facility. Guided Information for Families Today open to all families free. contact Michelle Bolton.
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Garnett
Franklin County Mental Health
Eisenhower Road
Michelle Bolton
Franklin County Jail and Police Arrests Summary
The Daily Report lists multiple arrests including Pamela Crooks on drug charges and endangering a child, Richard Delatorge on battery, Benjamin Thompson on battery and animal harboring, Aaron Defenbaugh on restricted driving, Ronald Frey for no liability insurance, and Wesley Nickel for domestic battery. Additional figures include Marilyn McMillen for DWI, with numerous theft, vandalism, burglary, and accidental incidents reported by sheriff and police, plus several non injury accidents and medical emergencies across Williamsburg and surrounding areas.
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Franklin County
Sheriff's Dept
Pamela Christine Crooks
N. Sycamore St
Richard A. Délatorge
Richmond
Benjamin J. Thompson
S. Hickory Sr
Aaron K. Defenbaugh
Diamond Head Road
Ronald Wayne Frey
Quenemo
Sheriff’s News
Lane Eyes Door to Door Survey for STEP Grant
Kansas towns seek STEP grant to fund community development through volunteer labor. Lane must show 51 percent of residents in moderate or lower income. latest census shows 41 percent, prompting talk of a door to door survey. Mayor Bill Chester and City Judge Robert Stockton discuss drafting the grant proposal.
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Kansas
Marilyn Graham
Bill Chester
Robert Stockton
County explores truck bids for three new dumpers
Franklin County drew bids from more than 11 dump truck vendors for three new machines. Prices ranged from 80109 to 96862 per truck with a preferred 93444 model boasting 62000 pounds capacity. Officials weighed long term costs and contemplated a rotation plan to replace vehicles periodically.
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Franklin County Commission
Commission
County Public Works
Ray DeJulio
DeJulio
Ottawa fire safety program reaches local kindergartners to second graders
Ottawa Fire Department and NFPA will visit 116 Ottawa classrooms Oct 6 to 30 to teach fire safety under the Get Out Stay Out campaign. Kindergartners learn stop drop and roll and fire friends. first graders test Fire Safe Kids Club with videos. second graders advance to Smoke Detectives focusing on escape plans and home hazards.
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Vickie Moss
Herald
Ottawa Fire Department
Ottawa
Kendall Broers
Fire Department
National Fire Protection Association
NFPA
Broers
Fire Safe Kids Club
State Farm Insurance
Vmoss
Ottawaherald.com
Jared Shinkle
Ryan Robinson
Sacred Heart Elementary
County approves Freon fees and EMT training plan
Franklin County Commission approved a $25 Freon disposal fee at the transfer station for nonresidents and nonlicensed extractions, with free service for county residents. Commissioners also funded two employees to EMT training in Topeka for $355, aiming to reduce overtime, and welcomed Darin Gates to fix IT issues and improve cellular policy. A Jackson Drive easement was vacated while Clark Road remains under study for a low water bridge, as Sheriff Davis seeks grant funding to upgrade the emergency radio system and explores leasing or fewer repeaters.
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Herald
Franklin County Commission
Larry Walrod
Franklin County
Ted McCurdy
Topeka
Jason Parks
Gates
Parks
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Chris
Ottawa High School
VFW
Odd & Ends
the Daily Report
Shawnee Road
Riley Road
East William St
Williamsburg
Olive Street
Princeton Street
South Elm Street
Cve
Walnut Street
East Eighth Street
Beverly C. Franks
David L. Reekie
Ninth St
Fisenhower Road
Nicholas J. Erlacher
Wellsville
Dennis Blake Lasley
Moran
Princeton Circle Drive
21St Street
Robyn D. Coffman
Labette Road
West 15Th Street
East Dundee Street
East Wilson Street
Florida Road
Lane
Andy Gassaway
Blaine Finch
Taylor
Laurie Sisk
McCurdy
Darin Gates
Clathe
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