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Opinion

May 12, 2026

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

April 24, 2026

Hamburgers with stilton cheese, caramelized shallots and mushrooms

Hamburgers are a staple of backyard barbecues. When spring and summer arrives, few foods embody the laid back vibe of the season better than grilled hamburgers.

News

May 25, 2026

Free events in Franklin County, May 26-June 3

May 26-June 3 activities and events are scheduled in Franklin County

Special Sections

Sports

May 25, 2026

A new Pope arrives in Kansas

One of the topics of interest this past month in the Oklahoma Panhandle was 2022 world champion bareback rider Jess Pope.

Conversations

September 17, 2024

Athlete of Week voting is open

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