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Cargotec's Ottawa Kansas Terminal Tractor Plant Puts Support Behind Special Olympics Kansas
OTTAWA, KANSAS - May 30, 2012. Executives with Cargotec Solutions, LLC., manufacturer of Ottawa Terminal Tractors, yesterday presented the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run with two checks for $10,000 each, formally marking Cargotec's first-ever support of the organization, a grassroots cause that raises money and public awareness for Special ... (more)
Cargotec trucks big gift to charity
Alan Wilson, director at Cargotec Solutions, LLC, shakes hands with Chris Hahn, president and CEO of Special Olympics Kansas, Tuesday afternoon on the south lawn of Cargotec, 415 E Dundee St., Ottawa, after the company donated $20,000 to the state's Special Olympics.
Bricks fall Tuesday as demolition workers chisel away the final remaining pieces of the facade of the building at 124 S. Main St., Ottawa.
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Amber waves of grain shimmer in the morning sun in a wheat field Wednesday along K-68, east of Ottawa.
Summer heats up with ORC activities
The Ottawa Recreation Commission is encouraging Franklin County residents this summer to "get up and active." Boasting a calendar chalk full of programs, the ORC is offering summer activities for nearly all age groups, Brandy Shoemaker, recreation manager, said.
A crowd gathers to commemorate Memorial Day Monday morning at the Franklin County Veterans' Memorial on the Franklin County Courthouse lawn, 305 S. Main St., Ottawa.
Groups to observe Memorial Day holiday
Several Franklin County veterans' organizations have planned events commemorating the Memorial Day holiday.
Special Olympics torch running back through Ottawa
An Ottawa business plans to make a $10,000 donation Tuesday to benefit Special Olympics Kansas.
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Ginny and Roland Bromert, right, Ottawa, stand Easter Sunday in a park in Beijing, China, with family members Jim, Kate, Jack and William Schnieders.
Special Feature: Main Street, artists plan community mural
Becci Shisler, Ottawa Main Street Association director, explains a proposed mural design for the north wall of the building at 205 S. Main St., Ottawa.
Investigators suspect arson in house fire
Rose Rozmiarek, chief of investigation for the Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office, uses a dog Thursday to search for traces of any potential accelerants used to start a fire early Thursday at 604 S. Cedar St., Ottawa.
Ottawan pleads for help to find missing father
Ottawan Misty Potter is continuing to comb the area in search of her missing father.
Franklin Co. IDs suspect in ATM theft
Franklin County Sheriff's officers have identified, but not apprehended, a suspect they say eluded pursuing officers after they interrupted an attempt to steal an ATM from a Princeton, Kan., bank.
Former police officer joins sheriff's race
Honesty, passion and a good work ethic are the personal traits Rick Croucher said will help him win the race for Franklin County sheriff.
Fire forces neighbors from home
Firefighters extinguish flames around the front entrance to a house that burnt to the ground Thursday morning at 604 S. Cedar St., Ottawa.
Don Hobbs pauses Wednesday morning at the southern edge of his backyard garden at 1247 S. Cedar St., Ottawa.
Garrad completes master's degree
Justin Garrard of Ottawa received a master's degree in business administration May 5 from Ottawa University at a Hooding and Commencement Ceremony.
Man in stolen fire truck gives quick foot chase before arrested
Joshua Jeffcoat was arrested Monday after he was stopped and then ran from authorities after recklessly driving a fire department vehicle.
Deputies thwart theft of ATM in Franklin Co.
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has a person of interest identified and hopes to make an arrest soon in connection with an attempted heist of an ATM by pushing it away with a truck, authorities said Tuesday.