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County Commission approves items
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners approved several items during Wednesday’s meeting. The commissioners heard a report from AdventHealth on mid-year sales tax the mid-year sales tax. Commissioners approved the renewal of Dr. Dru Nichols’ agreement to serve as Franklin County Medical Consultant and Health Officer for an additional four-year term. Commissioners approved the…
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OU football players snare preseason honors
The Ottawa University football team received preseason honors with 14 players named to the 2026 KCAC Football Dr. Ted Kessinger Division Preseason Team, as voted on by the division’s head coaches. Ottawa and Evangel University both had 14 players earn a spot on the Kessinger Division preseason team. The Braves’ De’Anthony Curtis earned honors at…
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The weekly Athlete of the Week is open for voting. The link to vote is: Contests & Sweepstakes (cherryroad.com) or click on icon at ottawaherald.com