OLD TURKEY
Let’s say you’re doing an archaeological dig to the bottom of your deep freeze and lo-and-behold, in the bottom corner, you discover a perfectly preserved specimen of a frozen turkey, untouched for…
THANKSGIVING FIRES
There’s nothing better than a deep fried turkey, the meat so tender and juicy. But, those turkey fryers can be a little dangerous if not used correctly. Did you know that Thanksgiving…
PERRY ON TURNOVER
If employee turnover is any indication, things are definitely settling down at AdventHealth Ottawa. Financial Officer Shawn Perry addressed the employee turnover rate during the Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees meeting….
FINCH ON MASSAGE REGULATIONS CHANGES
The Ottawa City Commission has approved an ordinance that regulates massage establishments and therapists in city limits. City Attorney Blaine Finch explained that the city is trying to have a reasonable approach….
PERRY ON NEW CEO
AdventHealth Ottawa will soon have a new CEO. Hospital Finance Officer, Shawn Perry, made the announcement during the regular Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees meeting. Johnson replaces former CEO, Dallas Purkeypile,…
MORAN CALL FOR USPS USE
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran called on Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki to allow rural business owners to submit their beneficial ownership information through the United States Postal Service…
OZ NATIONAL PARK UPDATE
Members of the National Park Service have begun a reconnaissance survey in Osawatomie to determine if the community’s historic sites should be designated as a national park. City Manager Bret Glendenning told…
LABELLE TO BE SENTENCED IN JANUARY
A former Kincaid man faces 40 years in prison as a repeat sexual offender after a conviction handed down this week in Anderson County District Court. Anderson County Attorney, Elizabeth Oliver, charged…
STAUFFER ON CHRISTMAS EVENTS
The Ottawa Main Street Association is gearing up for various Christmas events. Association Director Sara Stauffer gave a rundown to the Ottawa City Commission. Stauffer also says the Association is offering gift…
SCORPIONS IN KANSAS
What’s that slinking across the bedroom wall? Must be my imagination, go to sleep. Suddenly you awake in excruciating pain. Something bit you! You jump up and see the problem, a scorpion…
WAYMIRE ON RMH BOARD
What started out as a routine re-appointment of several board members of the Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, became something other than routine during the Franklin County Commission meeting. Up for…
HILLIKER ON LEGAL BLOOD DRAWS
The Franklin County Emergency Medical Services gave a periodic update to the Franklin County Commission. EMS Chief Christi Hilliker explained the meaning of one category her agency responds to….a legal blood draw….
OTTAWA WINTER UTILITIES ASSISTANCE
With colder temperatures heading our way and winter right around the corner, the City of Ottawa would like the public to know they have a Winter Utility Assistance Program designed to assist…
KANSAS SENATORS NOT HAPPY WITH FARM BILL
Kansas lawmakers in Washington and other members of the Senate AG Committee, are not happy with Democrat Senate Agriculture Chairman Debbie Stabenow. According to Senator Roger Marshall, she blindsided the Republicans on…
SLEEP BENEFITS
Sleep….we all need it, but, most of us don’t get the amount of sleep that we need. A good nights sleep on a consistent basis not only makes you feel good in…
TROUT SEASON IN KANSAS
Do you like fishing? Do you like trout? Do you like trout fishing? If so, you are in luck. Crystal Lake in Garnett has been fully stocked with trout from the Kansas…
PARKS SERVICE LOOKING AT OSAWATOMIE
Members of the National Park Service have begun a reconnaissance survey in Osawatomie to determine if the community’s historic sites should be designated as a National Park. Representatives of the National Park…
NEW UNEMPLOYMENT WEBSITE
The Kansas Department of Labor rolled out the long-awaited Unemployment Insurance System Modernization Project earlier this week. Remember , in 2020, when the covid pandemic exposed the weaknesses of the 40 year…
TWO SUSPICIOUS FIRES IN LYNDON
Being in one house fire is traumatic, being in two in four months, even more so, and, possibly raising suspicion. Lyndon police and the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s office are investigating a…
COBBS ON ASSESSMENT TESTING
The USD 290 School District is working on accreditation again this year. One thing that has become more important this year are the State Assessment Scores. Superintendent Dr. Ryan Cobbs says the…