Wellsville Days Parade Highlights Town Pride
Wellsville locals filled the day with motorcycles, a kiddie parade with about 20 children, and a main parade drawing several hundred attendees. Four local soldiers served as grand marshals and will deploy to Iraq or Afghanistan soon. Debbie Darnold and Deanna Stonequist praised community support as spectators enjoyed food, crafts, and activities for children.
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Collins Vision goals align with Ottawa school bond plan
Ottawa district leaders say a $25.9 million bond approved in November advances long term goals inspired by the Ottawa Vision report. Superintendent Jan Collins notes progress on facilities and maintenance planning begun with a task force last year, aligning district work with the report’s quality of life and governance recommendations.
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Ottawa Vision Plan moves forward with stadium renovation
The Next Week Main Street board will renovate Steve Grogan Stadium at the high school. Plans include replacing the main bleachers and visitors bleachers on the south side after the football season. Maintenance reviews cover old stadium lights and a new storage facility for maintenance staff.
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Detainees Freed From Abu Ghraib as Ramadan Looms
In Baghdad 500 detainees were released from Abu Ghraib prison in a goodwill gesture ahead of Ramadan. The move accompanies a plan to free 1,000 detainees, while insurgents fatally attacked police and government workers with a passing device. The releases align with efforts to influence the October referendum on Iraq’s draft constitution amid Sunni calls for boycott.
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Chely Wright headlines first Anderson County Corn Festival concert
Country star Chely Wright from Wellsville performed at Garnett’s Corn Festival, greeting old friends and sharing ties to Anderson County. She highlighted local songs and recalled memories, noting near perfect weather and crowd excitement as organizers planned annual car shows and fundraisers for Holy Angels School.
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Lake Garnett
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