No Halloween costumes in Ottawa area schools this year
Ottawa Superintendent Dean att says some district elementary principals will ban costumes during school hours while parties continue. Garfield Elementary Principal Jeff Green cites financial strain and safety concerns, with classrooms hosting costumes free celebrations. Eugene Field and Lincoln elementarys also will skip student costumes this year.
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Ottawa student among dead in weekend wreck
Ottawa born Stephanie Marie Conn 22 died in a two vehicle crash on K-32 near Lawrence Sunday night. She was a passenger in a 2002 Saturn driven by Daniel Henry 21 of Edwardsville. Henry and Mathew Nuzik 30 of Basehor also died at the scene in the head on collision between Nuzik’s 2008 Subaru and Henry’s Saturn. Conn and Henry wore seatbelts, Nuzik’s belt status unclear.
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Funeral set for missing woman found in Clinton Lake
Funeral services are arranged for 38 year old Lesley M. Smith of Lawrence, an Ottawa High School graduate whose body was recovered from Clinton Lake after her van was found by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday at Eagles Lodge in Lawrence.
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Lawrence
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Man's 6000 mile journey honors late family members
Aaron Nichols, 31, of Princeton, set out on a 6000 mile road trip this summer to bring back his uncle Steve's motorcycle and honor relatives. He blogs that his cousin Megan Werner, who died by suicide, inspired his voyage and his adventurous spirit.
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Earthquake risk in Kansas parts discussed by official
County Emergency Management Director Alan Radcliffe says a quake like Oklahoma's Wednesday morning is unlikely in this part of the state. He notes a slight to moderate risk and mentions a fault line in Franklin County.
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Maple Leaf Festival Returns This Weekend in Baldwin City
Earthquake concerns ripple through Flint Hills near Manhattan as Atchison County residents report slight ground movements in recent years. Officials warn of possible regional seismic activity and urge preparedness for Kansas communities on Page 6.
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Ottawa middle school teacher laptop virus causes porn incident
Ottawa area school officials say a teacher brought a personal laptop to class and a virus caused inappropriate images to appear. Some students saw them. counselors and parents were notified and letters went home. Officials stressed it was not on the school network and not intentional.
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Herald
Ottawa
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