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A total of three Ottawa High School graduates were inducted last night , September 26th, at the annual Wall of Honor Ceremony. One honoree was Gary Brockus who graduated in 1974. He…

The time has arrived. The 19th annual Cornstock Concert On the Hill will be held tomorrow, September 28th. Right now, board members and over 100 volunteers are in final prep mode for…

The Ottawa City Commission has approved terminating an agreement with the current management of the City Golf Course, effective the end of the year. City Manager, Brian Silcott outlined what’s next for…

Just as you thought it was safe to go out in the yard and have a little fall relaxation time, here comes giant, flying venomous spiders. The joro spider, an invasive species…

This is Railroad Safety Week and a common misconception when it comes to trains, is that they can stop quickly. Take a 100 car freight train, empty, traveling 50 miles per hour….

The annual Ottawa High School Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony was held last night, September 26th and as always, there were some moving presentations. One honoree was Chris Wasser, who graduated in…

The Ottawa High School Wall of Honor ceremony was held last night, September 26th. One of those enshrined on the Wall was Class of 1984 Trent Lancaster. He said he often looked…

The ball is rolling on a redesign of the Ottawa City Commission Chambers. During the regular City Commission Meeting, Sidney Goldberg of Goldberg Group Architects addressed the commission about the redesign: Goldberg…

Many people in the county recieved letters recently about a cyber attack perpetrated against the Franklin County computer system. Franklin County officials know who was behind the cyber attack on may 19th…

Tuesday, September 24th, marked a significant milestone as Phase 1 of repairs to the Lake Garnett Raceway were officially completed, helping to ensure the historic track’s legacy. To celebrate this achievement, president…

Lake Mary Center i s celebrating the opening of the Kirk Davis Center. The ceremony and ribbon cutting celebrated Davis’ 42 years of service. However, his tenure as Lake Mary President and…

The Prairie Paws Animal Shelter conducted some recent successful fundraisers. Shelter Director Vanessa Cowie says one event was last week. Cowie also responded to a question about cremating pets. She says Prairie…

President Joe Biden has granted Governor Laura Kelly’s request for a Federal Disaster Declaration for the state due to damages sustained in multiple Kansas counties because of a severe storm system accompanied…

Flu season is nearly upon us and with that comes the opportunity to get a flu vaccine. Now, some people are going to swear that every time they get a flu vaccine,…

Gary Brockus, Class of 1974, was enshrined on the Ottawa Wall of Honor last night., September 25th. In high school, he was the Student Council Vice President and earned three varsity letters…

Trent Lancaster, Class of 1984 will be enshrined on the Ottawa High Wall of Honor tonight, September 26th. In high school, he was a member of the Cytones, National Honor Society, basketball…

The new Panasonic Plant near Eudora is rapidly taking shape and plans to begin production in the first quarter of 2025. Panasonic officials were at Ottawa university to talk to business leaders…

Christopher Wasser, Ottawa High Class of 2001, will be enshrined on the OHS Wall of Honor tonight,September 26th, the highest honor given to a Cyclone graduate. He was involved in various activities…

This week, September 23rd to September 27th, is railroad safety week. The National Transportation Safety Board and Operation Lifesaver are providing information about safety around railroad tracks for both pedestrians and motorists….

The Miami County Community Foundation has a new director. Tammy Booe, of Osawatomie has been named to the position of executive director. The foundation recently received a grant to hire a full-time…