January 15, 2025

News Blog

GROCERY TAX TO GO AWAY

The new year is just around the corner and as the calendar turns the page to 2025, there will be more savings when it comes to buying groceries in Kansas. On January…

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CHRISTMAS BATTLE

Christmas weather has played a major role in the history of the United States. On Christmas night in 1776, George Washington and his rag tag army crossed the Delaware River, the first…

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CHRISTMAS CANDLES

For Christians, the Christmas season just passed, but this year, December 25th at sundown, also started the Jewish holiday season known as Hanukkah. It will run through January 2nd. Also, Kwanzaa will…

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CHRISTMAS PET STRESS

The next few days are going to be stressful on many people, some with a houseful of people, guests, relatives, holiday parties. It also puts stress on your pets. K-State Veterinarian Susan…

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DRUG BUSTS IN POMONA

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….

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CHRISTMAS COM PER

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…

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PERRY ON OBGYN PROGRAM

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…

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COST OF GROCERIES IN ALASKA

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…

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BUYING A CAR ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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…

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DEATH INVESTIGATION

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…

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PERRY ON TURNOVER

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…

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GUYS NIGHT OUT FOR YOUR WHO

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…

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DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE

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…

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FINCH ON ORION COMPARISON

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…

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FINCH ON PROXIMITY PURCHASE

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…

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HARRIS ON HOMELESS ORDINANCE

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…

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ALZHEIMER’S CHRISTMAS 2

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…

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GRAF ON DONATION AMMEL

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…

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SILCOTT ON TRANSIENT GUEST

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…

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