Hospital Admissions and Jail Bookings in Franklin County
Admissions and births listed for Wednesday and Thursday include Doris Brown and Mabel Justice in Ottawa, a son born to Robyn and Scott Spielman of Ottawa. Dismissals include Elmer Brubaker Karen Cain Misty Hempel and son and Kenneth Hyde in Garnett and Ottawa. In Franklin County Jail, bookings include William Allen Thompson of Princeton. Arrests cover Lockherd, Lockherd, Thomas, Horne, Bowles, and a 15 year old Ottawa male for drug charges, probation violations, and reckless driving with bonds set or pending court action.
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Doris Brown
Ottawa
Mabel Justice
Elmer Brubaker
Garnett
Karen Cain
Misty Hempel
Kenneth Hyde
Robyn
Scott Spielman
Franklin County
William Allen Thompson
Princeton
Sheriff's Dept
David Earl Lockherd
Greeley
Raelyn M. Lockherd
Andy R. Bowles
S. Osage
Zoning talks weigh historic district overlay plan
City planners consider a text amendment to address a zoning delay for a downtown project. A historic district overlay could ease use rules while preserving neighborhood character, with options like an urban preservation district discussed as well. The move ties into the city's broader comprehensive plan next year.
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Planning Commission
City Commission
Padgett
Henningsen
Lore
Edward Jones
Franklin County
Ryan
Deb Henningsen
Steve van Osiran
van Ostran
Scott Michie
Bucher, Willis and
New England
Voucher discussions in Kansas highlight school choice plans
O Connor promotes three choice bills to expand charter approvals to colleges, link vouchers with tax credits, and allow special needs individuals to direct transportation. She argues vouchers save money and expand opportunities, while opponents warn costs and debate.
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Shallenburger
Kansas
O’connor
O'Connor
Governors and economists debate Kansas fiscal crisis at KU panel
Four Republican governors and a panel of economists warned that Kansas faces a bleak two year budget outlook. Former Gov Mike Hayden urged swift action to curb current-year deficits while candidates Sebelius and-shal lenburger offered budget restraint and school funding protections amid a looming recession.
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Sebelius
Shallenburger
Avery
Hayden
Kansas
Pharmacist faces drug charges in Franklin County
Garnett pharmacist Michael W. Burns 36, owner of Burns TrueCare Pharmacy, was riding as a passenger when a vehicle was stopped in Garnett for a turn signal violation at 1:58 a.m. Thursday. A box of items including a marijuana pipe and marijuana and a meth precursor were found. Burns and driver James Hopson 38 were charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, obstruction, and possession of precursors. First appearance set for Oct. 23. Burns claims innocence, saying he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Garnett
Franklin County
Michael W. Burns
Burns TrueCare Pharmacy
James Hopson
Eudora
U.S. 59
Sheriff’s Department
Craig Davis
Davis
Hopson
Burns
Vickie Moss
Gmoss
Ottawaherald.com
Rural fire departments seek better water cooperation in Franklin County
Rural Franklin County fire chiefs urged enhanced water access and coordination with Ottawa as rapid residential growth increases house fire risk. Water district hydrants are often gated or unavailable, forcing tanker shuttles from ponds or distant hydrants. County officials stress fire protection as a top local priority and seek joint planning to reduce homeowner insurance costs.
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Franklin County
Joe Schweiger
Cutler Township
Ottawa
Phy
Dennis Woolman
Woolman
U.S. 50
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