Blessing of the Animals Saturday at Franklin County Fairgrounds
Grace Episcopal Church hosts the Blessing of the Animals at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Franklin County Fairgrounds with demonstrations by Ottawa Police and Franklin County Sheriff’s working dogs. All animals are welcome, with past attendees including dogs cats horses cattle and even mules. The event aims to accommodate horse owners and offers a family friendly, pet inclusive community gathering.
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Franklin County Fairgrounds
Grace Episcopal Church
St. Francis of Assisi
Ottawa Police
Franklin County
John Heckart
Heckert
Hospital notes and arrests from Franklin County
Admissions list includes Marshall Ball, Bruce Lane Sr, Roger Fowler III, Danyell Hesslip, Jere my Briggs, Juanita Robinson, Melissa Scott, Tiffany Tru élove, Ottawa and Pomona entries. Theft and harassment arrests cited. Crawford released on bond. Jail reports show Cumley and Fennel arrested on warrants and intoxication charges. Ambulance calls record medical emergencies on West 15th Street and East Garfield Street.
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Marshall Ball
Ottawa
Bruce Lane Sr
Quenemo
Roger Fowler III
Danyell Hesslip
Jeremy Briggs
Pomona
Juanita Robinson
Melissa Scott
Tiffany Truélove
Franklin County
Sheriff's Dept
John D. Cumley
Wellsville
Michael Glenn Fennel
Princeton
County plans aggressive road build to fit budget
Roads will be raised about 8 inches, with ditches and a double chip and seal surface. DeJulio calls it the county's most aggressive road-building plan in 25 years as commissioners discuss subdivision lot regulations and proposed planning revisions. Walred to relay concerns to planning commission before Oct. 6. next meeting set for Oct. 1 and bid discussions on motor grader financing at 9:30 a.m. Andy Gassaway can be reached at agassaway ottawa herald.com.
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Ottawa
DeJulio
Larry Walrod
Taylor
Walred
Planning Commission
Hazardous chemical reaction at local restaurant studied
Fire crews cleared the building after a chemical reaction involving drain cleaner and bleach. Kansas Department of Health and Environment inspectors may visit to assess health risks. HazMat expert warns mixing cleaners is dangerous and to follow manufacturer instructions.
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Dean
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Robert McRae
Haz-Mat Response Inc
Oglesby
Vickie Moss
Vmoss
Ottawaherald
Power of the Past wins city approval for Forest Park expansion
Ottawa commissioners approved expanding Power of the Past Antique Engine and Gas Show to use the entire Forest Park next year for its tenth anniversary. Despite rain during this year’s event, attendance remained strong with park shuttles full. Organizers expect larger crowds in 2005 with added Red Power and Oliver group activities and a national show possibility, requiring more motel rooms and banquet space.
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Power of the
Forest Park
Herald News
Ottawa City Commission
Richard Mullens
Minneapolis
Ottawa
Mullens
Red Power Group
International Harvester
Oliver Group
Rockford
City Hall
Ottawa High School
Ottawa University
Main Street
Ottawa Jaycees
Ottawa High School Homecoming Week Kicks Off
Ottawa High School launches homecoming week with a student assembly featuring a dance team routine and activities such as casual dress, toga day, and dress up day. The 2003 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned after Friday night’s football game at Steve Grogan Field, following introductions of candidates and their parents.
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Richmond
Ottawa High School
OHS
Sumner Academy
Steve Grogan
Annette Ferguson
Clifton McCullough
Ferguson
McCullough
Sewer district plan on ballot for Ottawa Wednesday
Ottawa city commissioners will vote on a 23rd Street sewer benefit district at 7 15 p m. The plan aims to spur development from West 23rd Street to Eisenhower Road and I 35 with 530 000 in temporary bonds to fund about 4000 feet of sewer line. City estimates 80 percent city share funded by a federal grant, 20 percent private, with bond repayment tied to a future general obligation issue.
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Ottawa
23Rd Street
Scott Bird
Eisenhower Road
Rocky Fleet-Husted
Padgett
Charles Gillette
Marais Des Cygne River
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the Daily Report
Trela K. Crawford
S. Beech Sr
Sheriff’s News
Éli Saeki
Mart
Epee Mondale
Marie Stagentein
Ottawak'Cora Woods and Son
East
Hubert Street
Eastern Kansas Auction Barn
Hamilton Terrace
West 15Th Street
East Garfield Street
Andy Gassaway
Agassaway
Ottawaherald.com
Kansas
Jaycees
Jeff Carner
Davis Road
Weldon Padgett
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