Younger teams tend to be a bit more inconsistent. The Ottawa University women’s basketball team is relying on a talented freshman class to make plays this season, which has made for bumpy ride in the first 11 games.
The veteran Ottawa High School wrestlers came to the forefront in the first outing of the season Saturday in Wamego. The Cyclones finished third as a team and had 11 place in the top five.
Playing Piper right out of the gate is never an easy assignment for the Ottawa High School boys basketball team. The Pirates exhibit athletic players.
Kansas State University's Frontier Extension District will be hosting a four-week program series in Ottawa for women in agriculture from January 12 to February 2, with an optional fifth session on February 23.
The Franklin County veterans’ graves are adorned with a wreath during the Christmas season. The Wreaths Across Franklin County members and volunteers began putting wreaths on the graves throughout the county on Saturday. PHOTO BY GREG MAST/THE OTTAWA HERALD
Ottawa University will be offering its first doctoral degree. The school received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to offer a Doctor of Business Administration degree.
Dear Amy: Am I racist? A couple of teenagers were at my front door, and I shouted to my husband: “Hey, there are some Black kids at the door, and I don’t have time to deal with them.” Kids at the door in my neighborhood are usually selling something or are looking for yard work. My biracial future daughter-in-law was present when I did this and took offense.
Dear Readers: When we take holiday trips, our vehicles are packed with gifts, food and plenty of luggage. If you are staying in a hotel, safety experts recommend that you remove everything from the car, including your belongings and luggage, and take it to your room. Your vehicle could be stolen or robbed. And it is possible that you might not recover any of these special items.
Sheryl Marie Fredricks, 80, of Williamsburg, KS passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her home. She was born July 9, 1941 in Ottawa, KS, Louie W.
Ottawa University senior Jaquan Daniels surpassed the 1,000 career point mark this past Saturday against Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina. He is the third OU men’s basketball player to score 1,000 points in an OU uniform in less that three seasons.