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The Franklin County Sheriff’s office and Ottawa Police Department, with two search warrants, lead to three arrests. The first, Wednesday, December 18th, in the 1200 block of K-68 just outside of Pomona….

Christmas celebrations and events have played a big part in Franklin County’s history. In fact, the first Christmas in Franklin County in 1864 was memorable, but miserable, because they were experiencing a…

The first step in re-establishing the ObGyn program at AdventHealth Ottawa has been taken. During the regular Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees meeting, which also includes hospital officials. Chief Finance Officer…

As the year comes to an end, I am looking at things I am thankful for, and there are plenty, no matter how bad it seems sometimes. How about groceries. If you…

At a recent Anderson County Commission meeting, Anderson County Emergency Management Director, Mark Locke, met with the commission. He informed the commissioners the department was awarded a $50,000 grant from the state…

The Kansas Highway Patrol warns that people should exercise caution when buying a vehicle online through places like Facebook Marketplace. Many times, these are cloned vehicles– meaning its identifying features like VIN’s…

A missing person investigation has led to the discovery of a death. Ottawa Police officers and detectives were investigating a missing person case and during the investigation, they searched the area around…

Employee morale at Adventhealth Ottawa seems to be stable. During the Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees meeting, Hospital Chief Finance Officer, Shawn Perry, noted positive trends on the turnover rate: Officials…

Today is the day. Guys Night Out For Your Who! What? The Ottawa Main Street Association is sponsoring a guys night out tonight in Downtown Ottawa for those who haven’t finished their…

With winter in full swing, icy weather can lead to dangerous road conditions and accidents. Have you ever thought about taking a defensive driver course? Not only are these types of courses…

The power plant to be built at Proximity Park will be powered by natural gas and that could be an important distinction to some people. Ottawa City Attorney, Blaine Finch, says it…

After years of waiting, Proximity Park will soon be busy with construction activity. It was announced at the Ottawa Commission meeting that the whole space has been sold to Lightfield Energy for…

The Ottawa City Commission has voted unanimously to approve a controversial ordinance that is aimed at keeping homeless people from camping in certain public areas. Before taking the vote, attorney Al Harris…

With Christmas just a day away, many families are struggling with including family members that have diminishing mental abilities, whether it be dementia or alzheimer’s, it’s important to include them in holiday…

The Cosentino Ottawa Price Chopper donations went to two different charities this year, ECKAN and Hope House. Michelle Graf with Hope House says the need is always growing. Price Chopper donated a…

The Ottawa City Commission has voted to impose a 6%t transient guest tax for people who stay at motels in city limits. City Manager Brian Silcott spelled out the details: A couple…

After years of waiting, Proximity Park will soon be busy with construction activity. It was announced at the Ottawa Commission meeting that the whole space has been sold to Lightfield Energy for…

The Franklin County Commission had somewhat of a ‘go-around’ when it came to appointing new members to the Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. Five open positions needed to be filled, and…

A musical icon has passed away. Michal brewer, one-half of the duo Brewer & Shipley, who were among the pioneers of the 1960’s folk rock movement, passed away yesterday, December 17th. While…

Have you ever wondered why there’s a pickle among your snowman, angel and reindeer ornaments? You’re likely taking part in the American tradition of hiding the green ornament on the tree, so…