RICH ON WELLSVILLE CLINIC
The AdventHealth Wellsville Clinic is about to get a major remodeling. AdventHealth Ottawa Chief Operating Officer, Doug Rich, says work should get underway right away. Rich says the remodel should be completed…
SHOEBOX CHRISTMAS
Garnett’s Dunkard Brethren Church has partnered with Operation Christmas Child, a project of international relief organization Samaritan’s Purse, to lend a helping hand to children in need all over the world. Project…
MORAN VISITS ALL COUNTIES
U.s. Senator Jerry Moran has announced that he met his goal of visiting all 105 counties in Kansas in 2024. Moran says that traveling to all 105 counties gave him the opportunity…
GOSS ON INFLATION
In his November Mid-America Business Conditions Index Survey of Supply Managers, Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss, says the overall economic index has fallen below growth neutral for a sixth time this year….
MICO VETS ON HONOR FLIGHT
Three Miami County Veterans participated in the 101st Kansas Honor Flight recently. They were flown from Wichita to Baltimore, then escorted to all of the war memorials in the Nation’s Capital, as…
NO CHARGES FOR MARCOTTE
A special prosecutor employed by the City of Lyndon announced yesterday that no charges will be filed against former USD 421 Superintendent Bradley Marcotte in connection with his arrest on October 18th,…
DAVIDS REPS IN OTTAWA
Two opportunities in Ottawa to meet with representatives from Representative Sharice Davids office. If you’re having issues with the federal government, if you need assistance with anything from a stalled tax refund…
FORMER KC DETECTIVE DEAD
A disgraced former Kansas police detective, about to stand trial on charges that he kidnapped and raped two women decades ago, was found dead in his home Monday morning, December 2nd.. Authorities…
WAYMIRE ON BRIGHTSPEED
A request by Brightspeed Communications for a letter of support from the Franklin County Commission for federal funding to add fiber communications to the county has so far received a cold reception….
GOSS ON ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
In his November Mid-America Business Conditions Index Survey of Supply Managers, Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss, says the overall economic index has fallen below growth neutral for a sixth time this year….
NEW SENIOR HUNTING FISHING LICENSES
Following a sudden halt to the sale of certain hunting permits for the elderly, Kansas Wildlife Authorities are thinking twice about offering other choices for this age group. In October the Kansas…
STATE TREASURERS ARE CONCERNED
Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson joined 36 other state financial officers from 28 states in sending a letter to each member of congress urging them to develop and implement a long-term plan…
FATALITY ACCIDENT SATURDAY
The brief but fierce snowstorm that came through the area Saturday, November 30th, took its toll and claimed the life of a Shawnee man. Saturday morning, just before 11:00, the Franklin County…
COLD SHELTER OPEN TONIGHT
The Emergency Cold Shelter in Ottawa WILL be open tonight, Monday, December 2nd. The Franklin County Coalition to End Homelessness, in conjunction with several other organizations, have rallied to provide an emergency…
BROWN ON CRESTVIEW SALE
The sale of the former Crestview Nursing Home property is gathering steam. Franklin County Administrator Derek Brown says information is about to be published for possible buyers. Brown says terms of any…
DUST CONTROL UP FOR ANOTHER TRY
The Overland Park chemical company that no-showed Anderson County dust control customers the summer of 2023 wants a second chance. Greg Stiles with Scottwood Industries told commissioners the company ran into difficulties…
COLD SHELTER INFO
The Franklin County Coalition to End Homelessness, in conjunction with several other organizations, have rallied to provide an emergency shelter from the cold for those who are homeless, or in need of…
FENTANYL DEALER GUILT THANKS TO MICO ASSIST
The Miami County Sheriff’s office had a role in the arrest and conviction of a major fentanyl dealer in Missouri. Twenty-four year old Tiger Dragoo was convicted in October of being responsible…
STAUFFER ON PAY IT FORWARD
The Ottawa Main Street Association is doing a pay-it-forward program as part of its Christmas events. Association Director, Sara Stauffer, says it all helps support Downtown Main Street: So. when you are…
SEXTORTION COM PER
Sextortion is generally defined as when a young person is convinced to send a nude photo to an unknown criminal who poses as a friend…….and then demands they pay hundreds of dollars…