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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1999
Page
8
County officials discussed restoring the Franklin County Courthouse with an estimated total near 858000. Phased work includes tower scaffolds gutters stone panels and misc repairs with potential grant funding due to the building's National Register status. Commissioners will continue discussions and took no action.
Ottawa couple Lee and Ruth Shelden receive Rotary’s Service Above Self award after nearly 50 years in the clothing trade. Retired since 1988, they remain active in the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and Ransom Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, with long histories in Main Street clothing stores and Lee’s leadership roles.
Winners include Winnie Fields first in Pomona Quilts 03 Div 145 Quilt Block Contest. Doug Bush first in Melvern Large Field Pumpkins. Roxie Lee Bush second in Melvern Large Field Pumpkins. Doug Bush champion pumpkin in Melvern. Roxie Lee Bush first in Melvern Long Striped Watermelon. Michael Bridgeford first in Osage City Governors Watermelon Sweepstakes. Michael Rossi third in Ottawa Shearing Heats.
Nashville based Southern Communications begins a gospel music talent search offering grand prize winners a national release to Southern Gospel Radio. Entry forms available September 22 with entries due by November 10. For details call 615-345-2500 or visit www.socompro.mid-tn.com.
A Wilmington motel briefly lost power this morning causing a resident to say he faces pressure from his children who expect him to be at home, highlighting family tensions amid utility outages.
At 11 a.m. the storm was off the Virginia coast moving north-northeast at about 24 mph. After Floyd reached land the center winds slowed to near 80 mph. Next targets were Maryland Delaware New Jersey and then New York Long Island.
Cecil Leroy Porter Jr., 17, was arrested on suspicion of underage drinking and a curfew violation after a bar fight outside The Walkman Club in which four others were stabbed by a 30 year old Georgia man. Porter remains hospitalized at KU Medical Center. Eric Williams, alleged to have acted in self defense, was cleared. Casey Ann Porter, 18, faced DUI and open container charges before being released. Cecil Porter was placed in juvenile detention.
Franklin County Sheriffs investigate a September 8 to 11 theft at 4821 Ohio Road Wellsville. A Craftsman push type weed trimmer and a Stihl weed eater were stolen from a victim's garage. Call 1 888 311 TIPS to share information and you may remain anonymous for a reward up to 1000 dollars.
City officials detail property tax rebates boosting homebuilding incentives, with 25 percent boosts for residential and 20 percent for commercial properties. A five year phase out favors new houses on vacant lots, while expansion of the central business district and blighted areas are eyed for redevelopment. Community input sought as city and county consider area projects and parking lot changes to curb youth cruising and trash.
Police recovered 28 sticks of dynamite and 13 blasting caps from a residence at 726 Liberty in Ottawa after a joint operation by Ottawa, Olathe, and ATF. The suspect, whose name wasn t released, was with his two children during the search. Charges are pending in Johnson County.
Ashbrook, with no police record, acted alone in a shooting during a teen service at a large red brick church on the city’s southwest side. Police said there was no known connection between the gunman and anyone at the church as Forty Days performed after the See You at the Pole gathering with over 150 people present.
Oscar Moises Guerrero, 25, was found guilty of misdemeanor battery for kneeing his 17 year old girlfriend in the face after a Aug. 26 incident. He appeared in jail clothing, represented himself, and sentencing set for Oct. 13. Guerrero also faced a felony aggravated battery charge related to a Sept. 7 fight outside The Walkman Club. he remains in custody on a $25,000 bond while authorities identified him as the assailant in head injuries to Floyd L. Atchison. Francisco Guerrero Jr. was also arrested for disorderly conduct near the Franklin County Courts Building following the trial.
Admissions list Louise Randel Williamsburg Helen Buffington Ottawa. Dismissals George Atchison and Mary Mitchell Ottawa. Arrests Misty Dawn Bell 18 Wichita on felony auto theft aiding abetting property damage and obstructing justice. Bond $750. Co-defendant Charles William Lamm waived hearing. Other police notes include James Earl Elliott Harvey County warrant for probation violation and 17 year old William Powell charged with marijuana possession. Incidents include battery reported on North Locust and a theft of 30 compact discs valued at $350. Vehicle collision near Rock Creek Road and various fire and medical calls across Ottawa Franklin County. Steven R Higgins treated after a fall. multiple medical emergencies and seizures noted at local locations.
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