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The first planter

Planting season has begun, and it has the feel of opening day of a long-awaited sports season. Months of preparation lead to this moment.

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Emergency management updates

The Franklin County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) discussed multiple items such as the latest hazmat and emergency incidents and updates about the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

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OHS baseball, softball on road for postseason

The Ottawa High School baseball and softball teams will be on the road for regional play. The baseball team plays Tuesday at Hayden, while the softball team heads to Paola. The baseball Cyclones (15-8) have the No. 6 seed and play No. 11 Fort Scott (12-14) at noon Tuesday. The winner plays the winner of…

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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

Opinion

The first planter

Planting season has begun, and it has the feel of opening day of a long-awaited sports season. Months of preparation lead to this moment.

Lifestyle