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The Wellsville Police Department reported the following calls for service from May 5-16.May 5Welfare check 1000 block of PoplarDrug activity 600 block of WalnutFollow-up investigation 200 block of BentonDrug activity 600 block of WalnutPublic assist 700 block of East 7th StreetFight 300 block of Hunt AvenueDomestic 400 block of West 4th TerraceMay 11Civil dispute 400 block of Aspen LaneAlarm 600 block of PoplarFollow-up investigation 600 block of PoplarAnimal complaint 300 block of West 3rd TerraceMedical emergency 800 block of MainSpecial assignment 600 block of WalnutTraffic complaint 7th Street/MainAnimal complaint 700 block of East 7th StreetFight 200 block of East 10th StreetFollow-up investigation 200 block of Pendleton AvenueMay 12Runaway 900 block of Main StreetInjury accident Virginia/Shawnee roadsFollow-up investigation 100 block of East 10th StreetPublic assist 700 block of East 7th StreetPublic assist 200 block of Downy DrivePublic assist 600 block of WalnutTraffic complaint 200 block of Maple StreetFollow-up investigation 200 block of PendletonFollow-up investigation 700 block of East 7th StreetFollow-up investigation 700 block of West 2nd StreetNon-injury accident 400 block of Pendleton AvenueDUI arrest 400 block of Pendleton AvenueMay 13Follow-up investigation 4300 block of Vermont TerracePublic assist 400 block of Pendleton AvenueOther agency assist 400 block of AspenMotorist assist 4400 block of Interstate 35Animal complaint 100 block of AshWelfare check 400 block of South ElmMay 14Traffic complaint 600 block of PoplarMay 15Open container arrest 300 block of West 3rd TerraceOther agency assist 400 block of Aspen LaneFollow-up investigation 200 block of PendletonFollow-up investigation 200 block of East 10th StreetPublic assist 300 block of HuntFollow-up investigation 200 block of Pendleton AvenueMay 16Warrant arrest 100 block of WalnutFollow-up investigation Saddle Club Park

Ottawa police officers are joining other law enforcement officers across the state through June 2 as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Memorial Day Click It or Ticket campaign.During the Click It or Ticket campaign, all Kansas traffic laws will be enforced, but the primary focus will be on adult seat belt usage and child safety laws.

The anniversary of 100 consecutive Richmond Free Fairs in 2024 will have special recognition at the Richmond Community Museum when it opens for the summer on Saturday.

Ottawa motorists who often use the Dundee and North Mulberry Street intersection will need to find an alternate route this week.Ottawa city officials said the intersection is closed through Friday to relocate a water line across Mulberry Street, allowing for the reconstruction of the Mulberry and Dundee stormwater system.

The City of Ottawa unveiled a new alert system last week designed to keep residents updated with vital information during emergencies and critical events.City officials said the advanced city alert system was launched in collaboration with Everbridge, a cutting-edge platform designed to ensure efficient communication during events.

Ottawa city crews will begin collecting tree limbs which were knocked down by Sunday night’s thunderstorms.Limb collection begins Tuesday, May 28, and will continue through the week.

Budget season is already starting for Ottawa city commissioners who took their first look at the city’s stormwater utility fund during their May 8 meeting.Melanie Landis, city finance director, told commissioners they would be reviewing other specific city funds each week as they prepare to set the 2025 budget.

The Neosho County Community College Board of Trustees approved a budget amendment for the 2023-24 academic year and salary raises for employees during its regular May meeting Wednesday.Trustees approved increases in salaries for non-faculty employees, minimum salaries for management support staff, and revised the classification and pay for hourly, non-exempt employees prior to April 1.“I am proud of the fact that in the 21 years I have worked at NCCC we have been able to give a raise every year,” said Dr.