COBBS ON BOARD CANDIDATES
The upcoming election will have six candidates running for three positions on the Ottawa City Commission and four people vying for three school board positions in the USD 290 School District. Superintendent…
HEARING ON SOLAR SUIT
The lawsuit filed against the Franklin County Commission in regard to the denial of a special use permit for a floating solar array on an old quarry lake, north of Ottawa, will…
SMI ACQUIRES EAST WILSON RECYCLING
For the past two decades, many Ottawans have taken their recyclables to the East Wilson Recycling Center in east Ottawa, and chatted with owner Bo Killough. That facility has a new owner….
WELLSVILLE WALL OF FAME
Two new members of the Wellsville Wall of Fame will be inducted soon. The first is Dawn Rottinghaus. For 30 years she was a business/technology teacher and FBLA adviser, spending countless extra…
DDAY AND FOOD
Last week we celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, a battle that changed the balance of World War II and broke the stronghold of Nazi Germany. One hundred-fifty-five thousand troops…
ANCO EMS AND SAFE LANDING ZONES
A partnership between Anderson Emergency Medical Services and area landowners has yielded a network of pre-established landing zones that can be used in emergencies, to evacuate patients to area hospital. County EMS…
ELECTRIC INCREASE NOT ENOUGH
Ottawans recently received a letter from the City of Ottawa outlining the latest rate increase for electricity and water. It’s something that was approved by city leaders in 2023…a yearly increase of…
BYBEE ON ELA CURRICULUM
Ottawa USD 290 is exploring a new English and Language Arts curriculum in the middle school and high school and one area of concern is inclusivity and accessibility and culturally responsive content….
ROAD REHAB BEGINS TODAY ON 7TH STREET
Some road work to tell you about. City of Ottawa officials says that beginning today, June 11th, Killough Construction will begin the 2025 street rehab project of mill and overlay on 7th…
STRAWBERRY MOON
If you notice the moon just a little brighter and colorful tonight and tomorrow night, know that it is a strawberry moon. The strawberry moon is the most colorful of the year…
AMIGOS RIBBON CUTTING
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Chamber Ribbon Cutting this morning. Amigos Mexican Restaurant in Pomona will host the ribbon cutting, Amigos has made some major renovations to their…
OSAWATOMIE APPRAISALS HAVE BEGUN
The Miami County Appraiser Office has begun their annual inspection in Osawatomie. By state and county statute, every parcel of real property shall be actually viewed and inspected by the county appraiser…
LITERATURE FEST RECAP
The Franklin County Literature Festival was once again a success. The festival was the dream of former teacher, Gerry Getty, who wanted every child in Franklin County would have the chance to…
ANDERSON COUNTY CANDIDATES
USD 265, Anderson County, will head into the November 2025 election with two of its three board seats unfilled, after the election filing deadline passed recently. USD 365 will elect board positions…
POLITICAL STRESS 2
Political stress. Most people experience it on a daily basis, whether that be around the water cooler at work, at the grocery store with friends or at the dinner table with family…
SCHMIDT CALLS FOR INDIA TRADE
Congressman Derek Schmidt has joined other lawmakers in encouraging United States Trade Ambassador, Jamieson Greer, to prioritize gaining improved market access for american agricultural exports – specifically U. S. ethanol, distillers’ dried…
RIGGINS ON BLESSING ITEMS
The Blessing Boxes in Ottawa have been a lifesaver for many in town, not only the homeless population but also, anyone in need. The Blessing Box Foundation, headquartered at the Collective Heart…
HAWKINS ON TEEN CLASS
The Ottawa Police Department has announced two new programs that have to do with community policing and education. One of those is geared toward teens. Captain JW Hawkins, with the Ottawa Police…
COBBS ON WHITAKER
Usd 290 superintendent Dr. Ryan Cobbs says Ottawa is blessed to have one of the best principals in the state of Kansas at Ottawa High School. Kelly Whitaker was recently named the…
HILLIKER ON HOSPITAL CHOICE
Franklin County EMS responded to a record number of calls last year; over 4,000. Calls were for falls, traffic accidents, cardiac emergencies, strokes, sick calls, and much much more. Have you ever…