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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 2012
Page
1
A Tuesday October 30 2012 incident in Ottawa Kansas prompted local authorities to respond. Details remain limited but officials are investigating the event near downtown, with residents cautioned as information unfolds. Police urge witnesses to come forward and cooperate with investigators.
Two Richmond residents were arrested in connection with an apparent kidnapping and robbery of a 22 year old Spring Hill woman in Richmond. Joshua Franks 22 and Robin Williams 46 were jailed on suspicion of aggravated robbery kidnapping and aggravated battery criminal restraint respectively. They were booked early Monday and awaited court appearances as investigators pursued details on motive and victim recognition.
In Franklin County 2nd district, Republican Ed Taylor a 12 year board veteran squares off with Democrat Rick Howard, a retired Ottawa police officer. The race covers Williamsburg, Homewood, Richmond and the district’s southwest area as voters prepare for the November 6 election. Taylor won over 60 percent in the primary, facing a rare challenge in both primary and general elections.
Republican Stephen Hunting and Libertarian Fred Campbell vie for Franklin County attorney. Howard, 61, Williamsburg, enters politics after 23 years in law enforcement, arguing for fresh energy while Taylor touts 14 years as a surveying contractor and 12 years on the board as vital experience. May reflect county board dynamics and candidate contrasts.
Ottawa city commissioners showed openness to placing a fundraising plan on the November 7 agenda. Pet owners may buy bone shaped dog license tags to support a future dog park, with Wynndee Lee noting staff collaboration with local residents and Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, though no site has been identified yet.
The Ottawa Herald previews the Franklin County Board of Commissioners 2nd District contest, the fourth of six parts ahead of the November 6 election. View new candidate interview videos at ottawaherald.com and read Thursday’s editorial board endorsement in The Herald.
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