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Christmas has come and gone and what many people are left with is a huge pile of trash, overflowing their trash cans and dumpsters. But wait, instead of cramming it all in…

If you live in Osawatomie, you probably know who Jeff and Sarah Dorsett are. The Dorsett’s are familiar names in the local medical field, both serving as family physicians before retiring in…

Perry Como had it right, across the state of Kansas and the entire nation, the traffic will be terrific. Shawn Steward from AAA says there has been a boon in all kinds…

Are you outgoing, creative, friendly, and have an appetite for adventure? The job of a lifetime is now available and all you have to do is drive a car. But, not just…

The Franklin County Planning Commission has approved a Special Use Permit for the operation of an online vehicle sales facility at 2230 Tennessee Drive. Property owner Mike Zimmerman took questions from the…

Construction crews started removing the old pavilion at the site of Overland Park’s new farmers’ market and gathering space recently. Those pavilions have found a new home in Garnett, who volunteered to…

The Social Security Administration’s full retirement age is set to increase in 2025. Social Security is something that many of us rely on, or will rely on in the future. However, we…

We learned last week that My Father’s House in Paola had received a one million dollar grant to help fund a tiny home village on their property. President and CEO of My…

The City of Ottawa proposed selling all of Proximity Park, northeast of Ottawa to Lightfield Energy at last week’s City Commission Meeting. As it came as a surprise to many people, the…

The sale of Proximity Park to light Lightfield Energy will start paying dividends to the city on day one. Many BIF economic development projects ask for a 100% tax abatement for the…

Visitors to a Santa Claus in England, are demanding refunds after the quality of the Santa stand-in was not up to their expectations. People complained that the Santa was dressed in a…

The Garnett Fire Department has announced a recent grant award in the amount of $195,000 from the Patterson Family Foundation. The funding will allow the fire department to replace self contained breathing…

When we think of Christmas, most people have visions of cold snowy weather. But, seven years ago, in southwest Kansas, severe weather, usually associated with spring took center stage with tornadoes skirting…

The Ottawa Fire Department is a unique group and they welcome the public to come to the station and get to know them and explore the trucks and equipment they have. This…

The Ottawa Main Street Association is always working on being up-to-the-times and forming strategies for growth in our hometown. As part of a Kansas Main Street and Main Street America Initiative, they…

The Ottawa Library sponsored a Festival of Wreathes, home-made wreath contest and they were on display during the month of December and at the end, the wreaths were auctioned off to the…

The Christmas holiday weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year all across the nation. Ottawa Police Chief Adam Weingartner has some reminders to keep your travels safe this…

Last month, the Franklin County Commission decided it was time to sell the former Cedar Crest Nursing Home property . That sale became official on Friday as the county posted a notice…

Every year the Rockwood Acres neighborhood on East 15th, spends Christmas Eve out on the streets setting up thousands of luminarias that line the streets and driveways of the area. They invite…

Are you and the family heading out for the holidays. Would you like an extra set of eyes on your home while away? If so, the Ottawa Police Department is reminding people…