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The 2023 General Election is in the history books, and as always there are a few surprises…….Franklin County Clerk Janet Paddock says one surprise was the turnout. The race in Princeton she…

A new software update in the Franklin County Public Works Department has given officials much more information than formerly was available. Public Works Director, David Lee gave a report to the County…

The Franklin County Commission heard more comments about how AdventHealth Ottawa is running the hospital. Doctor Bud Gollier told the commission that with AdventHealth pausing their obstetrics services for several months…maybe it’s…

When the Ottawa City Commission narrowly voted to approve almost half a million dollars to help expand Legacy Square, a lot of people no doubt breathed a sigh of relief. Former Eckan…

The question on the ballot asking voters to decide if they wanted to drop the 30% food requirement for establishments serving liquor by the drink was overwhelming approved, getting 2093 votes or…

The race for Garnett City Commissioner was not determined in yesterday’s election. After all the votes were received, Mark Powls led the way with 98 votes, however, there are 441 write in…

A new software program at the Franklin County Public Works Department is giving a lot of new information not previously available. Public Works Director David Lee gave the top five projects. These…

This week, county buildings and landmarks across Kansas and the country will be illuminated green to show support for veterans and raise awareness around the resources available at the county, state, and…

Franklin County officials are happy with the turnout in yesterday’s election. County Clerk, Janet Paddock says the 30% liquor by the drink question probably helped turnout: Paddock says she had expected about…

The USD 290 School Board has a new member. Former Ottawa teacher Diedre Altic received 1,119 votes, the most of any of the candidates. Incumbents Julie Dandreo, Malydia Payne, and Harold Wingert…

The Franklin County Career Day is tomorrow at Ottawa High School bringing in over 300 juniors from all county schools into one place, to hear about opportunities at home. Franklin County Development…

Results are in from yesterday’s elections. A quick summary of races in Ottawa and an important question in Franklin County. In the Ottawa City Commission race, all three incumbents were reelected to…

Let’s look at a some of the election results from around Franklin County. In the Rantoul Mayor race, Lara Jean McDowell won with 22 votes to Nathan Schwartz 15. Two races in…

Results are in from yesterday’s elections and voters in Paola shot down the proposed 40 million dollars School Bond Proposal and Miami County voters said no to a quarter cent sales tax…

Third District Representative Sharice Davids will have representatives from her office in Ottawa tomorrow and encourages anyone with questions or issues with any government program to come talk to one of the…

Election day 2023. Many people decided to vote early. The Franklin County Clerk’s office reports a steady stream of voters coming in yesterday morning, November 6th, to vote early. County Clerk, Janet…

Proximity Industrial Park is still without any users, but it’s not because of a lack of effort. During the annual gathering of the Franklin County Development Council Director, Paul Bean, says you…

Today, members of the Ottawa High School “SAFE” Program will attend the “SAFE” Safety Conference in Manhattan. SAFE stands for Seatbelts Are For Everyone. The program is growing around the state. Ottawa…

Police are looking for possible security footage caught by neighbors of those behind an overnight weekend theft in Carbondale. The Carbondale Police Department says that Sunday night, November 5th, law enforcement officials…

Yesterday, November 6th, about 11:00, the Osage County Sheriff’s office learned of a potential threat against Burlingame schools. The Burlingame School Resource Officer and school officials immediately placed the school into a…