Franklin County candidate forum tonight at Ottawa Middle School
Franklin County voters attend a final candidates forum at Ottawa Middle School at 7 p.m. Questions from the public will shape the event. Ballot choices include county attorney, District 2 59th House races, District 5, and District 12 state senate contests with party nominees listed. The presidential debate between Obama and Romney airs at 8 p.m. tonight.
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Obama lowers flags for Arlen Specter death
President Obama ordered half-staff displays across the White House and all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and overseas facilities to honor Arlen Specter who died from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at 82. Specter, born in Wichita, served 1981 to 2011 and was known for party switches between Democrat and Republican. Kansas officials offered condolences, praising his patriotism and persistence. Separately, Kansas officials urged flu vaccination as a mild season is anticipated, with Lt. Gov. Colyer and Health Secretary Moser promoting shots for everyone six months and older.
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Ottawa Daily Report Admissions and Births Summary
Admissions Saturday Renee Edgecomb Ottawa Dismissals Friday Lois Hawley Ottawa Sunday Renee Edgecomb Ottawa Births Saturday a baby boy 8 pounds 8 ounces to Renee and Matthew Edgecomb Ottawa Arrests Franklin County Sheriff 9 14 a m Saturday Jessica Currant 26 Ottawa on civil warrant 7 39 p m Sunday 3700 block Rock Creek Terrace Cadi Thornberg 21 Rantoul on suspicion of domestic battery Police 10 11 p m Friday I 35 milepost 183 Ottawa Edwin Rand II 24 Lancaster Texas driving with expired license paraphernalia no proof of liability insurance 11 40 p m Friday milepost 183 Ottawa Bradley Hammock 32 Independence Mo driving under the influence possession paraphernalia driving with license suspended.
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Sheriff's Dept News Incidents and Thefts Report
At 2100 block of Oregon Road a 47 year old woman says a 16 year old boy kicked a family vehicle. At 3100 block of K-68 a 71 year old Ottawa man reports an air conditioner stolen from a church. A Lane woman reports mail opened and a charm stolen from eBay worth 25. A Rantoul man reports $600 stolen from his wallet left in a vehicle.
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Ottawa area police and fire activity roundup
Police logs report a 13 year old battering incident in Ottawa involving a 13 year old girl and a 31 year old man, plus mutual battery between a 24 year old man and a 21 year old woman. A 96 year old man in Princeton reported a vehicle break in and theft, and a church air conditioner was stolen in Quenemo. accident notes include a crash injuring none and several burglaries. Firefighters handled smoke alerts, wrecks, and multiple medical calls across Ottawa and surrounding departments.
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Crime Stoppers seeks tips on air conditioner theft in Franklin County
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office investigates a felony theft of an air conditioning unit from 9:30 p.m. Wednesday to 3 p.m. Friday in the 3100 block of K-68. Call (888) 311-TIPS or (888) 311-8477 to share information. Callers may remain anonymous. rewards up to $1,000 are available for information leading to an arrest.
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