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Star Shots | Storm damage in Ottawa, Royals win

WILD. Harrisonville brothers Jay Bennett , 21, and Dusty Bennett, 14, had a lot of corn to sell Thursday, July 9. They were parked on the lot of Cox's Automotive, 100 S. Commercial Street in Harrisonville, to sell corn grown on their grandfather, Don Shingleton's, farm.

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Thu Jul 09, 2009

NBC Action News

Microburst Does Serious Damage in Ottawa

The Village Inn in Ottawa, Kansas sat vacant Thursday. The doors to all of the 18 rooms were open, but one look inside, and the storm damage was clear in 15 of those rooms.

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OttawaHerald.com

KCP&L to distribute fans

Kansas City Power and Light is partnering with local service agencies to distribute fans to those in need following Wednesdaya s storm.

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Wed Jul 08, 2009

NBC Action News

Storms Slam Ottawa Area, I-35 Closed

This car was smashed when a semi, blown over by high winds, landed on it on I-35 near Ottawa, Kansas.

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OttawaHerald.com

Area students graduate from KU

Area students earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2009 semester. Students, their parents, school class and high school as provided by the university include: Baldwin City a Joy L. Bancroft was a liberal arts senior.

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Tue Jul 07, 2009

OttawaHerald.com

Savvy selling keeps woman in touch with communities

As she travels from place to place, Nellie Davis meets people. She meets customers looking for perfumes and lotions, others searching for shoes or jewelry.

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Mon Jul 06, 2009

OttawaHerald.com

Gary Lee Conner

Gary Lee Conner, age 71, of Ottawa, Kan., passed away July 3, 2009, at his home.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

OttawaHerald.com

Daily Report, July 3, 2009

DAILY MEDIA RELEASE July 2, 2009 Driving While License Revoked K-68 Hwy & Beech Street, 1100 hours, Susan Olyer a 48 year-old female from Ottawa was arrested for driving with a revoked drivera s license.

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Sat Jul 04, 2009

OttawaHerald.com

Patriotic yard displays grab attention

Some area residents decorate their yards for the Fourth of July holiday. From top: Pat and Don Morgan, 700 block of South Main Street, Ottawa; Marty and Mike McClellan, 700 block of South Main Street, Ottawa.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

Kansas City Star

Kansas man admits seeking sex with child

An Ottawa, Kan., man pleaded guilty in Kansas City federal court today to commercial sex trafficking of a child.Richard J. Oflyng, 32, admitted that he drove his tractor-trailer to an area residence, where he expected to meet a pimp offering him an 11-year-old girl for sex.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

OttawaHerald.com

Daily Report, June 30, 2009

Births a Monday: A girl, 8 pounds, 3 ounces, to Malyssa Foltz, Ottawa; twin girls, 4 pounds, 13 ounces, and 4 pounds, 5 ounces, to Candice and Christopher Huffman, Ottawa.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Kansas City InfoZine

Kansas Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Child

This conviction is the result of Operation Guardian Angel, a unique undercover law enforcement investigation targeting the demand for child prostitutes in the Kansas City metro area.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

OttawaHerald.com

Downtown farmers market going on hiatus

The Second Street Market, organized by the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commercea s events and promotions committee, will go on hiatus.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

Kansas City Star

Public Safety | Man pleads guilty in child sex case

Guilty plea in child-sex caseRichard J. Oflyng, 32, of Ottawa, Kan., pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to commercial sex trafficking of a child.He admitted driving to an area residence, where he expected to meet a pimp offering him an 11-year-old girl for sex.

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OttawaHerald.com

Shooting fireworks? Know the rules

Fireworks are an annual tradition in Franklin County, but each city has its own rules regarding fireworks.

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

OttawaHerald.com

Police: Thieves taking garage door openers to gain entry to homes

Ottawa police are asking people to take extra precautions and report any suspicious behavior, after a rash of home break-ins via stolen garage door openers.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

OttawaHerald.com

Canning goodies? Make sure it's safe

The final product may be delicious, but Rebecca McFarland hopes the process is a safe one.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

OttawaHerald.com

Longtime appraiser bids county farewell

Ed Taylor, left, Franklin County Commission chairman, presents Steve Brown, retiring county appraiser, with a plaque Wednesday afternoon at the Franklin County Office Annex building, 1418 S. Main St., Ottawa.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

OttawaHerald.com

Organizer: Community drives cowboy days

For Ernie Rodina, Old West Cowboy Days is about honoring agricultural roots. "It's a way to show tribute to the folks in the community that have been involved in agriculture and part of the cattle and horse business," the coordinator of the event said.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

OttawaHerald.com

Family seeks donations for wreck victims

The family of an Ottawa High School graduate injured earlier this month in a car accident is asking for your help.

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