Weekend Weather Outlook with Storm Chances
Tonight mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of storms and a low near 65. Thursday features partly cloudy skies and a 50 percent chance of storms with a high around 71. Weather page reference Page 12.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 2003
Page
7
Calm in Virginia Beach as Isabel tracks east
Former Ottawa resident Gerald Briscoe reports sunny weather at his Virginia Beach home but notes the storm’s approach. His wife Judy says neighbors remain calm yet cautious, gathering supplies while officials issue updates and residents consider hotel reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Briscoe
Virginia Beach
Brisce
Briscoe
Judy
Gerald
Hurricane Isabel Threatens Virginia Beach Residents
Former Ottawa residents Gerald and Judy Briscoe prepare at their Virginia Beach home as Isabel remains a powerful hurricane moving northwest at 6 mph with sustained winds around 105 mph. A tropical storm watch is in effect for the region, and the storm’s projected path raises concerns for nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.m
Ottawa
Gerald and
Judy Briscoe
Virginia Beach, Va
Schools unite to aid Franklin County homeless students
Representatives from USD districts 289 287 and 290 joined the Franklin County Emergency Housing Ad Hoc Group to address homelesseducation barriers. Liaisons Bonniewalz Wiley Lonard and students Pinnet McFadden discussed policy changes and interdistrict cooperation to ensure free public education for homeless children as required by federal law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Franklin County Emergency Housing
Kerrie Lonard
USD 289
Wellsville
Bonnie Walz
USD 287
West Franklin
Anita Wiley
USD 290
Ottawa
Kelly Pinnet
Peg McFadden
George W. Bush
Wiley
Walz
Evacuations Begin as Isabel Shrinks to Category Two
Morehead City North Carolina residents eyeing a weakened Isabel faced warnings of continuing danger as forecasters noted winds near 110 mph. The storm dropped from a Category 5 to a strong Category 2, prompting about 100,000 people along the coast to evacuate before landfall remains possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehead City
N.C
Outer Banks
Isabel
North Carolina
Enrollment up at Ottawa University and NCCC Ottawa Campus
Franklin County sees rising higher education enrollment as Ottawa University and Neosho County Community College Ottawa Campus report gains. OU enrolls 533, up 4.5 percent from 511, with interim provost Maurice Bryan stressing retention and graduation goals. NCCC Ottawa Campus rises 20 percent year over year, reflecting broader growth in local college attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Ottawa University
Neosho County Community College
Ottawa
Maurice Bryan
NCCC
Neosho Ottawa Campuses see enrollment growth driven by new programs
NCCC Ottawa Campus reports 1,825 enrollments across Chanute and Grace campuses with 6,427 hours in classes and a 22 percent rise in credit hours. Dean Mark Eldridge cites returning students and local workforce oriented offerings in business technology and nursing as key factors. Ottawa University enrollment stands at 8,533 with a 94.5 percent rise over last year. total enrollments near 1,825 across campuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NCCC
Ottawa
Mark Eldridge
Eldridge
Kansas Board of Regents
Chanute
Grace
Andy Gassaway
Agassaway
Ottawaherald.com
Low interest rates mix blessing for borrowers and savers
Washington AP reports that holding the federal funds rate at 1 percent keeps short term rates at near 45 year lows. Banks' prime rate remains 4 percent, aiding auto and consumer loans while money markets stay weak. Analysts say the stance could boost spending and investment as the economy improves, despite meager CD returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve
Fed
Alan Greenspan
Greg McBride
Bankrate.com
McBride
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David Rameden
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
Bob Bezek
Kansas Municipal Energy Agency
Franklin County District Court
Doris Retzlaff
Shook, Hardy
KMEA
BPU
Herald
Neosho County
Neosho Community College
Sial
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