First life term for drug charges in Kansas history
Johnny A. Perez of Houston was sentenced in Wichita to two concurrent life terms plus a five year term for gun possession during drug trafficking. The judge noted the federal offense involved over 11 pounds of cocaine seized outside a west Wichita restaurant. Perez, who said he now aims to preach, could have faced more than 30 years or a $4 million fine but received no fine.
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Texas
Johnny A. Perez
Houston
Perez
U.S
Patrick F. Kelly
Kelly
God
Ben Burgess
Burgess
Harrisburg
Florida
Kansas
Ottawa University Halloween party opens to all
Ottawa University Student Senate plans campus Halloween events with a 7 p.m. judging in Mowbray Union and prizes across age groups. A 6:30 arrival suggested. treats delivered to Crestview Nursing Home, Ottawa Retirement Village, and Ransom Memorial Hospital. Gebel invites donations and contest sign ups via the university number.
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Ottawa University
Mowbray Union
Ottawa
Senate
Crestview
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Bill Gebel
Gebel
Wood Shed Barbecue closes after 20 months in Ottawa
The Wood Shed at Ninth and Main in Ottawa closes after 20 months of operation. Manager Michael Van Zutphen cites heavy local competition of 25 restaurants in a town of 12 000. A equipment sale is set for today at 2 p.m. with napkins, forks, food, chairs, tables, a smoker and other restaurant gear.
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Wood Shed
Ninth and Main
Michael van Zutphen
Lenexa
van Zutphen
Ottawa
Boeing reorganization in Wichita minimal job impact
Boeing Military Airplanes announced an executive reorganization that will not change the employment level at Wichita plants, where about 24,000 people work across three shifts. Spokesman Paul Binder said the changes are mainly redrawing flow charts and assignments with a transition team to determine details and savings, while Robert Dryden denied rumors of pulling out of the military market.
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Wichita, Kan
Boeing Co
Wichita
Boeing Military Airplanes
Kansas
Paul Binder
Boeing
Seattle
Robert Dryden
Two Ottawa Men Arrested In Drug Search Bust
DEA officers with DPS and Franklin County deputies arrested Rick Kiefer 32 owner of 717 Olive and Mark Lauver 19 Pomona RFD 2 on marijuana charges after two search warrants in Ottawa. A second residence in south Ottawa yielded marijuana and paraphernalia while a suspect remains at large.
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Drug Enforcement
Ottawa
Olive
Rick Kiefer
Department of Public Safety
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
Brad Gilges
DEA
Kiefer
Mark Lauver
Pomona
RFD
Doug Waterman
DPS
Waterman
Public Safety News
Franklin County
Ottawa Beauty Academy to Move After Three Years
After three years in Ottawa at 124 S. Main the Ottawa Beauty Academy will close today and relocate to Olathe. Manager Maggie Griffin cited low student numbers among factors. The new site is 1112 Cross Road Lane in Olathe. Owner Eugene Morrison remains associated with the academy.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Beauty Academy
S. Main
Maggie Griffin
Olathe
Griffin
Fac
Tors
Cross Road Lane
Eugene Morrison
Halloween Events and Community Notices Widely Listed
Halloween skating party at Roll-A-Way Skate Center with costume prizes and a surprise visitor. Hog roast at Eagles Hall with a dance to Chase for members and guests. Antiques and country shops open weekend. Revival meetings October 26 to 29 at Community Foursquare Church. Spook Parade Jaycees October 28 with a costume contest and free movie at the library. VFW Auxiliary hosts Halloween party October 29 for members and families.
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Eagles Hall
Lyndon Petty
Community Foursquare Church
Jaycees
Halloween Themed Lunch Menus and Court News
The Daily Report lists school lunch menus for USD 200 with items like ham and cheese, beef stroganoff, Halloween themed dishes, and a Holy day no school notice. District court notes include marriage licenses for six couples and multiple divorces. Public safety reports detail arrests for disorderly conduct and several non fatal vehicle incidents with injuries and damages.
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U.S.D
Sacred Heart School
Pierce Defends Record Amid HUD Inquiry Hearings
Former HUD secretary asserts no illegal acts amid House subcommittee grilling over favoritism and mismanagement. He calls testimony unfair, cites lack of time to prepare and incomplete documents, and claims inspector general already rejected the allegations.
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HUD
Pierce
House
Employment and Housing
Subcommittee
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