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We now have a price tag on doing the first phase of renovation on old 50 Highway. Franklin County Public Works Director, David Lee, told the County Commission there were three bidders….

On election day, Ottawa voters will see four names on the ballot for Ottawa City Commissioner; however, one of those people is deceased. Pierre Johnson had filed for the Commission, citing the…

The financial plight of small hospitals continues to be one of great concern and it came up for discussion at the Eggs and Issues program at AdventHealth Ottawa. Kansas Hospital Association CERO…

The Ottawa City Commission will hold it’s weekly Study Session this afternoon, November 6th. One of the items on the agenda is funding agreements with several organizations. City Manager, Brian Silcott: Other…

This year’s edition of the Garnett Grand Prix Revival was one of the biggest ever, when it came to registration, and setting a record for the number of new participants. Board member…

There are only three counties in the entire United States named Osage, and, the sheriff of each of these met recently. Osage County, Kansas Sheriff Chris Wells, Osage County, Missouri Sheriff Michael…

Don’t forget to vote. You can vote early until noon today, November 6th, at your County Courthouse.. Election day is tomorrow, NOvember 7th, and the polls will be open from 7:00 in…

A new kind of vending machine is coming to Kansas by the end of the year. Not a food vending machine, but a machine stocked with the potentially lifesaving opioid overdose medication,…

A traffic note and road closure that you need to know about for Monday, November 6th. The city of Ottawa Public Works Department has announced they will be closing Eisenhower Road from…

Ottawa, USD 290 patrons will be electing three school board members in the election, Tuesday, November 7th. Newcomer, Diedre Altic, believes the districts program designed for students who struggle in the classroom,…

The Anderson County Review has partnered with the United States Marine Corps Reserve as a Toys-4-Tots drop location in Anderson County. Donations will be accepted from 8:00 to noon and 1:00 to…

The annual gathering of the Franklin County Development Council was held at Ottawa High School, and local businesses received an update on news on the economic front. FCDC Director Paul Bean told…

There is a very important question on the ballot that effects several local businesses. It’s called the 30% Food Rule. As of now, any business in Franklin County that sells alcohol to…

Kansas doctors say it’s particularly important for pregnant women to be vaccinated against the illness RSV during a national shortage of shots for infants. RSV is most dangerous to kids and older…

The Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce has a new director. Jennifer Williams brings a wealth of experience and a passion for community development to this role. She has been an integral part of…

The push to get a Safe Haven Baby Box installed in Ottawa is ramping up. The box is a safe way for mothers that have no other options, to safely, legally and…

The Franklin County economy is composed of many vocations……and of course health care is one of those categories. During an Eggs and Issues program at AdventHealth Ottawa, Kansas Hospital Association President Chad…

Spiritualism… a movement that involves attempting to communicate with the dead—spread across the world during the 19th century. It seems one of the eternal questions that has plagued humanity centers around what…

The State of Kansas ended October with total tax collections at $685.4 million. That is 4.1%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 7.4% from October of last year. Individual income…

A former Kincaid man, sentenced on two charges of rape involving his 13-year-old stepdaughter, has filed a motion claiming he received inadequate representation in the case. Caleb Foltz was sentenced to 25…