Ottawa police adopt new automated phone system
Ottawa police introduce an automated answering system with a 0 option to reach staff during business hours. Police Chief Dennis Butler said it is user friendly, provides extensions to all officers with desks and phones, and will save time for the public, staff, and officers at no extra cost.
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Ottawa police switch to recorded directory system
Butler unveils a new telephone system for the Ottawa Police Department providing a recorded directory, direct extensions, and 0 operator access during business hours. The 911 emergency number remains in use and callers can leave voicemails or be routed to staff. officials aim for quicker responses and a policy requiring regular mailbox checks.
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Ottawa
Prayer event at Ottawa High School under flagpole
About 50 students from Ottawa Middle School and Ottawa High School joined in prayer as part of See You at the Pole, an annual national student event held every third Wednesday in September.
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Ottawa High School
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Ol Marais River Run car show rolls into Ottawa weekend
Over the Road Gang Inc hosts its 18th Ol’ Marais River Run Car Show and Cruise Night in Ottawa. More than 10,000 people are expected on Main Street and Forest Park to view 600 classic cars from 1972 or earlier, with a Friday 6 p.m. cruise start and weekend activities including vendor booths, food, and free trolley rides.
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Garnett ethanol plant plans move ahead with permits
Garnett city officials granted a special use permit and approved a land swap with East Kansas Agri-Energy for a new ethanol plant site in Golden Prairie Industrial Park. Construction could start soon as bids have been taken for dirt work and a small crew is on site. An investors' meeting is set for Thursday at Anderson County High School to discuss timelines and a possible capacity increase from the original 20 to 25 million gallons per year.
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Cleon
Doran
Agri-Energy
Oakley
Evacuation Fails as Ivan Threatens New Orleans
As Hurricane Ivan nears the Gulf Coast New Orleans faces dire risk with 10 to 16 foot surges and up to 20 feet of water possible. About 1.2 million in metro New Orleans urged to flee while shelters are not yet opened and plans for a last resort shelter are discussed. 140 mph winds feared with potential Cat 5 strength.
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Ivan
Gulf Coast
Latonya Hill
Ray Nagin
Nagin
Mississippi River
Florida
Mississippi
Alabama
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