Explosion Blows House After Probable Gas Leak
In Rosseville Kansas an explosion probably from a propane gas leak leveled a single story wood frame house. Ron Henderson 26 escaped with facial burns and a back injury and was taken to St Francis Hospital in Topeka in satisfactory condition. Fire officials said the house was completely demolished as firefighters arrived to investigate a gas smell.
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Rossville
Kan
Steve Gayle
Shawnee County
Ron Henderson
Gayle
Henderson
St. Francis Hospital
Topeka
Bev Parnell
Bond seeks tobacco tax to fund Margin of Excellence
Overland Park Senator Dick Bond proposes a 5 cent per pack cigarette tax and a 5 percent tax on other tobacco products to raise about 11.8 million dollars annually for the Margin of Excellence program. The extra revenue would fund higher education upgrades and later support anti drug efforts and law enforcement in Kansas. Bond emphasizes funding the third year despite a tight state budget.
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Topeka
Kan
Overland Park
Dick Bond
Kansas
Bond
Swampy roads spark complaints in Richmond area
Richmond area residents and businesses complain about ruined gravel roads after heavy rains totaling 8 to 10 inches in August and early this month. Postmaster Colette Spencer reports a growing list of bad road sections affecting rural mail carriers on school bus routes. County commissioners note limited rock supplies and budget constraints, with road fixes prioritized for bus routes and spring work on John Brown Highway.
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Diane Yeamans
Herald
Richmond
Colette Spencer
Franklin County
Leroy Wasmund
Wasmund
Mavity
Spencer
Mary Pickett
Sary
Pickett
John Brown
Miami County
New Guard Commander Installed in Ottawa Area
Major Forrest R. Johansen will be installed as commander at 3 p.m. Sunday September 24 at Franklin County Fairgrounds weather permitting. Lt. Col. William Vonderschmidt of Topeka is transferred to Hutchinson. Todd Daniels Paola becomes local recruiter. he aims to boost education benefits awareness and recruit in Ottawa and Paola communities. Daniels, 24, attends Johnson County Community College and offers job application and interview guidance through guard programs. He can be reached at Ottawa guard office 242 1206 or Paola Armory 294 9635.
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Onawa
Haron
Koto
Forrest R. Johansen
Shawnee
Hiawatha
Johansen
William Vonderschmidt
Topeka
Vonderschmidt
Hutchinson
Franklin, County Fairgrounds
Armory
National Guard
Todd Daniels
Paola
Ottawa
Daniels
Johnson County Community College
Guard
Paola National
Dismissals and arrests in Franklin County events
The Daily Report covers dismissals, arrests, and incidents including Glenn Huebner’s discharge, Terry and Letha Grimes on false writing warrants, Renee Scott cited for suspended license after a two vehicle crash, Catharine Peatz’s suspended license, various burglaries, vandalism, and theft. District Court sentences include Rocky Turley’s concurrent 60 day terms, Johnny Nichols on probation, and Brian Bruno on unsupervised probation. Local markets list grain quotations and PIK certificate redemption prices.
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Terry Grimes
Kansas City
Kan
Letha M. Grimes
Princeton
Franklin County
Douglas County
Renee Susan Scott
Ottawa
Centropolis
Linda S. Gilby
Scott
Catharine M. Peatz
Williamsburg
Eagles Lodge
Jeanne M. Haggard
N. Main
Sheri L. Matila
Beach
Wal-Mart
Polly A. Cook
S. Hickory
South Main
Main
15Th
Jack L. Carpenter
Olathe
Everett J. Sell
Willow
District Court News
Rocky Turley
Baldwin
Johnny Nichols
Nichols
Brian Bruno
Ottawa Co-op
ASCS
Franklin County Almanac Weather Forecast Fragment
Forecast shows thunderstorms possible Friday with fair skies Saturday and Sunday. Highs around 70 to 75 Friday then 65 to 70 Saturday and 70 to 75 Sunday. Lows near 50 Friday, warming to low 40s northwest and 50s elsewhere Saturday and Sunday. Winds 10 to 20 mph. Parity cloud Thursday with a low near Bosay. Tonight shows a dicey Mossy night with a high uncertainty.
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Bosay
Rules for restricted licenses for minors issued by DPS
DPS notes outline when holders of restricted licenses may drive. Allowances include commuting to work or farm tasks, traveling to or from school along direct routes, being accompanied by a licensed adult in the front seat, and motorcycle riding with a supervising adult holding a Class D license nearby. It also states restrictions on attending school functions or 4 H activities unless an adult with a valid license is present.
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DPS
Michael Reed
Reading council to meet at Ottawa High School
The Franklin County Reading Council will meet for the first time this school year at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the East Central Vocational Cooperative building at Ottawa High School. Wilma Eskridge of Wright Co. will discuss Whole Language in the Classroom. the meeting is open to the public. The group, affiliated with international and Kansas reading councils, aims to promote reading and address illiteracy in the community.
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Franklin County Reading Council
Mary Stauffer
East Central Vocational Cooperative
Ottawa High School
Wilma Eskridge
Wright Co
Reading Council
International
Kansas Reading Councils
Lawmaker proposes voluntary drug tests for Kansas legislators
Rep. Jim Cates of Topeka urges all Kansas lawmakers to submit to voluntary drug testing to set an example for residents. He says elected officials in trusted positions should lead by example and that tests would be paid for by those tested with no state funds used.
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Topeka
Kan
Jim Cates
Kansas
Cates
Wall Street Steady Amid Quiet Trading Session
Wall Street showed little movement today as the Dow Jones Industrial Average held at 2,687.31. Across the NYSE, 625 issues rose, 614 fell, and 547 were unchanged, with Upjohn slipping to 35.4 amid an FDA advisory review of its sleeping agent Halcion and AMA action.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Ad Briefs Show Weekend Events and Sales Highlights
The notice lists events at The Other Place with dancing Friday and Saturday 9 to 1. Color Me Beautiful offers a fall image update. Homecoming sales bring 20 percent off jeans and sweaters at The Alley. Prospectus includes Charlotte's Chat and Curl with hours 242-2377, 1740 Elm. Loretta Kay at Ottawa Christian Center hosts September 24 at 5 p.m. After school friend line operates 3 to 6 p.m. Thornless blackberry and strawberry plants arrive at Willis Garden Center at Sth and Charvy.
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Charlotte's
Watkins
Willis Garden Center
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