Planning director Dickson to lead Franklin County zoning
Sandra Dickson, Osage County planning director, will serve as Franklin County planning and zoning director at $30,000 a year. She replaces Don Stone, who resigned in July and has been a $50 hourly consultant. Dickson will start by Nov. 9 with a possible Osage County transition period. She has a public administration degree from Washburn University and will not be required to move.
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Projected at No. 2 Big 12 poll puts Jayhawks behind Cowboys
The Big 12 coaches preseason basketball poll projects Kansas as runner up behind Oklahoma State, which brings back four starters. The ranking sets both teams as top contenders for the conference title and hints at suspense entering the season.
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Weather Outlook Briefing for Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms exists Wednesday. Otherwise breezy and mild with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts. More details on page 2.
Haley Park fountain toppled in Ottawa vandalism case
Ottawa police investigate a vandalism case where an unknown suspect tipped Haley Park fountain at Second and Main, causing 1800 dollars in damage between 11 25 p m Sunday and 2 07 a m Monday. Earlier this decade David L Terry Jr 22 was adjudicated juvenile for over 500 dollar damage to the fountain.
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Kosovo pullback deadline fuels NATO talks and Albanian returns
Malisevo reports say Serb forces reached pre crackdown levels in Kosovo as hundreds of ethnic Albanians go home. NATO ambassadors planned a 2 p.m. EST deadline for Milosevic to withdraw, with officials noting the withdrawal reduced strike risk. White House said Milosevic appears in substantial compliance with the peace terms.
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Least Justifiable Homicides in Watch Disputes
Two killings in Newark New Jersey and Apopka Florida stemmed from arguments over television watching. The Newark victim was a 22 year old man and the Apopka victim a 58 year old woman. police say the suspect in the latter case was the woman's 17 year old son who opposed soap operas.
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Election mood mix of alienation apathy in Wellsville Kansas
In Franklin County Wellsville residents show political indifference as election talk wanes amid Lewinsky scandal chatter. A recreation hall owner and a high school forum organizer note minimal yard signs and mild interest while locals debate Clinton and Monica Lewinsky, preferring practical concerns over national drama. The Wellsville Globe notes opinions exist but social ties prevail over campaigning.
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Ellsville
Kansas
Jack Ryburn
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Ryburn
Franklin County
Wellsville
Clyde Adams
Red Ribbon Week Kickoff Fun Run At Eisenhower Elementary
First grader Brooke McDermott earns a red hand stamp from teacher Claudia Gibson after racing two laps around the Eisenhower Elementary soccer fields. Ottawans join the all school Red Ribbon Week celebration urging a drug free Kansas community with red ribbons worn this week.
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Transportation figures loom large in Kansas race slate
In a pre election focus on transportation the Herald examines cost estimates from Gov Graves Transportation 2000 task force and local contenders Ralph Tanner and other 10th district candidates. Rail and airport repair needs push state totals toward historic levels while a bloc opposes new taxes. Page 10.
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Ambulance chief urged to resign after rerouting call
Citizens pressed Franklin County commissioners to fire ambulance director Ted McCurdy over a reroute of an August ambulance. McCurdy redirected the Wellsville unit to Ottawa to move patient Maggie Olive Revey to RMH emergency care, then to Lawrence, amid a severe storm. He cited crew shortages and a transmission problem as factors.
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Booze decision looms in Ottawa election
Herald Staff Writer Blake Spurney reports Ottawa voters face a November choice on allowing packaged liquor sales. Critics led by Rev. Jim Furnas warn more alcohol means more problems, citing a drunken driving death and household violence linked to alcohol.
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