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The recent snow event……..which many are calling a blizzard………sure took its toll on road crews. Franklin County Public Works Director, Jeff Welton, says it’s one for the history books. Road officials say…

The Franklin County Commission held its meeting on Wednesday, January 8th, and it marks a milestone for one commissioner. County Administrator Derek Brown paid tribute to departing commissioner, Roy Dunn: Dunn will…

Rockers Pharmacy in Paola has closed its doors. Owner Nate Rockers says the problem is a reimbursement system that he believes is making it impossible for independent, small town pharmacies to survive….

Another big story in Anderson County last year involved the county’s new Veterans Memorial on the North Courthouse Lawn. It may never be as its sales pitch years ago was to county…

Applications are now being accepted for being named to the American Legion Boys State of Kansas. Traditionally, Kansas Boys State has been for individuals who will complete their junior year of high…

The City of Ottawa has announced the appointment of D.J. Welsh as the Interim Director of Public Works. Welsh has been serving as Public Works Operations Manager since July 2024, during which…

The City of Ottawa was ready for the big winter storm that hit last weekend; but, preparation started months ago as various departments began planning on how they would handle small snow…

The first challenger for Kansas governor has thrown his hat into the ring. Current Kansas Secretary of State, Scott Schwab, says he will run for the spot in the 2026 election. With…

Although last week’s blizzard took most people by surprise by its ferocity, the Franklin County Emergency Management Department was ready for it. Emergency Management Director, Thomas Winter, gave some details of how…

Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal State of Disaster Emergency Proclamation due to winter weather that is currently moving across Kansas. This declaration allows resources to be prepositioned to provide state assistance….

In the world of classical music, there were some interesting and bold composers. One of the most famous stories about Beethoven involves his interactions with royalty. While he was often in the…

The number 7 story on the Miami County Republic’s Top Story List is how two Miami County residents helped subdue the Chiefs Super Bowl Parade shooter. One person was killed and 22…

Weather is always a factor in farming and the production of crops. One weather pattern affecting the Nation is La Nina. This year, La Nina has been a bit unusual. Mark Oppold…

Many people woke yesterday to frozen water pipes. So, how do you protect them from the frigid cold and keep them from freezing? If you can, wrap your pipes in some type…

That extreme emergency alert you received on your phone last weekend during the winter storm— Wonder where it came from? That alert was the first of its kind, sent out by the…

Governor Laura Kelly is urging Kansans to protect their families by testing their homes for an odorless, invisible gas. She has proclaimed January as Kansas Radon Action Month. Radon is a colorless,…

In his December Mid-America Business Conditions Index Survey of Supply Managers, Creighton University Economics Professor Ernie Goss, PhD, said the overall index fell below growth neutral for a seventh time in 2024….

The Ottawa City Commission will meet this afternoon, January 8th, their first meeting of the new year. One item on the agenda is a report on vacant residential land within the city…

Ottawa had 10 inches of snow with nearly a half inch layer of ice underneath in last weekend’s winter storm. Ottawa schools will not be in session today, missing their second day…

There are so many things to be thankful for in Ottawa. One of those is the ability to generate our own electrical power. When the power went out Saturday, January 4th, during…