SWIFTYNOMICS IS REAL
Whether you like her music or not,Taylor Swift’s influence has extended into unexpected areas and, it’s not just football. More and more people are tuning into Chiefs football games, just knowing they…
SEPTIC GRANT APPROVED
Franklin County Planning and Zoning Director, Pat Toth, had some good news for county commissioners yesterday. Grant funding has been approved for some septic systems to be repaired. He says they should…
MICO INJURY ACCIDENT
A man was seriously injured early yesterday, February 5th, in a single-vehicle rollover crash on an icy highway in Miami County. The crash was reported at 6:45 yesterday morning on northbound U….
SLEEP AND WEIGHT
Most of us have packed on a few pounds during the holiday eating frenzy that began on Halloween, spread to New Year’s and will continue through Super Bowl Sunday. A lot of…
LIGHTFIELD PROJECT UPDATE
In late December, we learned that the City of Ottawa was in the process of selling Proximity Park to Lightfield Energy, who is planning on building a power plant and a data…
MORAN ON TAX DEDUCTION AND APPRENTICESHIP
Senator Jerry Moran, recognizing that small businesses are the backbone of towns across America, introduced the Main Street Tax Certainty Act with 35 other senators. This legislation would make the 20% Pass-Through…
CITY STRATEGIC PLANNING
The Ottawa City Commission heard discussion of over two dozen strategic documents to ensure departmental goals and initiatives which align with the city’s cohesive plan. City Manager Brian Silcott talked about the…
HILLIKER ON WARRANTEE
If you have expensive equipment, you probably want a good warranty on that equipment. EMS Director Christi Hilliker told county commissioners about the importance of the extended warranty and maintenance contract EMS…
MAIN STREET SURVEY
The Ottawa Main Street Association would like to know what you see now and in the future for Downtown Ottawa. They are asking the public to take an online survey that is…
BURN SCHOOL IN GARNETT
The K-State Research and Extension Frontier District and the Anderson County Conservation District will host a school to teach attendees how to plan and safely conduct an effective prescribed burn. Extension Agent…
HIGBIE WINS ANTHEM CONTEST
An area high schooler has won the 12th Annual National Cattlemen’s Association National Anthem contest. Anah Higbie, from Quenemo had the honor of singing the Star Spangled Banner at the Cattle Conference…
BARLOW ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The Franklin County Commission approved a proclamation recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month…….Zoe Barlow of the Willow Domestic Violence Shelter says human trafficking takes all forms:. The Ottawa City Commission also…
KS DEMS WANT TO RAISE STATE MIN WAGE
Yesterday, Kansas Democratic leaders announced their support for raising the minimum wage in the Sunflower State to $15 per hour. The announcement followed plans on Monday by Kansas Republican leaders, including Senate…
KS SENATE ON VOTES TO END PROCESSING PERIOD
The Kansas Senate voted yesterday, February 4th, to pass a bill eliminating the mail processing window for mail-in ballots, which, according to the ACLU, would silence thousands of rural, disabled, and elderly…
OPPOLD ON ALLIS CHALMERS
Kansas is an agricultural state, and our area is no exception, with cropland surrounding us on all four sides tractors are everywhere you look, not only in the fields, but on the…
PHARMACY ADVOCACY DAY
A big day today for area pharmacists and their staff members. Mike Burns, with Auburn Pharmacy says his stores will be closed that day so everyone can go to Topeka and attend…
KANSAS GOP SUPPORTS NO TAX ON TIPS BILL
U. S. Senator Roger Marshall joined Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson and Senator Caryn Tyson, who is Chair of the Senate Tax Committee, announcing that Kansas will follow President Trump’s No Tax…
CHERRY JUICE AS SLEEP AID
As we enter the heart of the winter season, many of us are having trouble sleeping at night and that issue will likely continue into the spring. The Ottawa Recreation Commission has…
FINAL CRESTVIEW INSPECTION
Franklin County is selling the former Crestview Nursing Home Facility on West 7th Street. That sale is coming up quickly. The final pre auction open inspection of the property will be held…
CHIP SEAL SAVINGS
One of the most expensive projects in Franklin County each year is the chip seals project for county roads. Public Works Director Jeff Welton says they made a switch and it saved…