Ottawa youth to be sentenced in child indecent liberties case
An 18 year old Ottawa man Aaron Taewen Green faces 29.5 months in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated indecent liberties with a child younger than 14. Prosecutors dismissed rape and other charges. The incident involved Green entering a relative’s home and touching a 12 year old girl. He was jailed Aug. 24.
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Ottawa
Herald
Vunseiv
Green
Franklin County District Court
S. Main St
Heather Jones
Franklin County
Community Involvement Key to Prevent Elder Abuse
Elders' protection hinges on community engagement and vigilance from law enforcement and advocates. East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging coordinator Caren Rugg stresses staying involved helps neighbors spot abuse, sustain friendships, and provide confidants for seniors. Ottawa Police Captain Randy Allan echoes shared responsibility, urging awareness of friends' lives and potential problems. Rugg notes the importance of speaking up when abuse is suspected and highlights ongoing elder abuse training and recent conference grounding.
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Caren Rugg
East Central Kansas
Randy Allan
Ottawa Police Dept
Allan
Senior citizens vulnerable to abuse and self neglect
Rugg notes elder abuse often surfaces during eligibility assessments at aging agencies. Seniors may overgive to family or loved ones to feel useful, risking financial strain. Self neglect is the most frequent form, as older adults resist help and fail to obtain care or rest, amplifying consequences.
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Rugg
City Sidewalk Complaint on School Crossing
Bishop urged action at a busy Ottawa intersection citing near hits involving children. Police Chief Butler noted a speed display device and patrols, with data still being analyzed. Public works director Haney said signs for a school crosswalk are being considered as a next step.
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Bishop
Ottawa
Dennis Butler
Butler
Andy Haney
Haney
Vehicle burglaries report notes locked cars common
Police say most break ins occurred with vehicles left locked though several were unlocked. Kloog case cited GPS systems as primary targets and rack detectors suspected in thefts.
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d’Augereau
Kloog
dAugereau
Lieve
Ottawa Rec Commission seeks flags for Veterans Day disposal
The Ottawa Recreation Commission invites residents to drop off old flags at the Don Woodward Community Center or the Orlis Cox Sports Complex shop through November 11. The first 10 eligible entries will receive a free outdoor flag. Salvation Army representatives seek volunteers to call local businesses to raise United Way funds by November 6.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission
Don Woodward
Third St
Ottawa
Orlis Cox Sports Complex
K-68
Beech Street
Salvation Army
United Way
Adam Lynch
Franklin County
Hope House
Lynch
Former Ottawa residents earn Green Washington award runners-up
Carl and Dottie Spencer of Spencer LLC in Monroe Washington were named runners-up in the manufacturing category of the 2009 Green Washington Awards sponsored by Puget Sound Energy. The firm’s waste reduction policies since 2005 improved design, cut waste in half, reduced materials use, and boosted assets. Carl Spencer, a former Ottawa Herald carrier, won the Outstanding Newspaper Boy Award in 1969. Dottie is a 1974 Ottawa High School graduate.
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Ottawa
Carl
Dottie Spencer
Spencer LLC
Monroe
Wash
Puget Sound Energy
Spencer
Carl Spencer
Ottawa Herald News
Dottie Underwood Spencer
Richmond attorney joins Ottawa law office
Richmond resident Keith A Brock has joined the law office of Anderson Byrd LLP at 216 S Hickory St Ottawa. He holds a business administration degree from the University of Kansas and a law degree from Washburn University School of Law. His practice focuses on oil and gas law contract law banking and commercial law range law farm tenancies estate planning Medicaid planning and stand up title examination. Brock is a 2002 Central Heights graduate.
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Richmond
Keith A. Brock
Anderson & Byrd LLP
Hickory
Ottawa
Brock
University of Kansas
Washburn University School of Law
Topeka
Central Heights
Exchange City Returns Amid Vandalism and Student Travel
The page highlights recent vandalism incidents, overseas student travel updates, and the revival of Exchange City. Details emphasize school community responses and upcoming events with a focus on student involvement and local impact.
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Ottawa School Board
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Achille
ORC
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