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TOPEKA — Dozens of Kansas attorneys announced their support of attorney general candidate Chris Mann Thursday, saying they wanted a competent person in the office. The group, which launched under the name “Kansas Attorneys for Mann,” is made up of more than 140 Republican, Democratic and Independent attorneys across the state.

TOPEKA — In November, six of Kansas’ seven Supreme Court judges are up for retention votes, and two constitutional amendments will be decided. Advocacy groups say these choices on the November ballot offer voters an opportunity to shift Kansas’ political landscape.

Voters wishing to cast their ballot in the November general election, but still need to register, have until Oct. 18 to do so.

The City of Ottawa’s Utilities Department crews are resuming their work on the city’s waterline replacement project. As a result, the 1400 block of South Cedar Street will be closed to thru-traffic through Sunday.

Nelly Don event rescheduled for Oct. 23 The Franklin County Historical Society’s program, “Dress for Success: Nelly Don and American Fashion,” a presentation and discussion by Marla Day, originally scheduled for Sunday has been postponed.

The City of Ottawa has planned an open house Monday evening to discuss city improvement projects that are planned to start this week. The public meeting is scheduled from 6-7 p.m.

The Franklin County Sheriff ’s Office released the following reports for Oct. 4-5.