Disney World firefighters say guests are ‘in danger’
ORLANDO, Fla. – A woman at a hotel within Walt Disney World had a heart attack in the middle of the day this past Sunday.
December 2021
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Masks help curb spread of COVID-19 on planes
The CEO of a major airline suggested during a congressional hearing this week that face masks provide little value on planes – a claim that was quickly amplified online. Citing high-quality filtration systems aboard planes, Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly stated that “masks don’t add much, if anything, in the air cabin environment.” But experts strongly disagree.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Hello neighbors and friends, Christmas is around the corner, and if you’re like me, sometimes the craziness of the season itself can overshadow the things we are supposed to be thankful for. Rather than finding enjoyment in preparing meals for others, putting up Christmas lights, and attending functions and gatherings with friends, we end up burdened by these endeavors because we become overwhelmed and self-focused.
Creach’s knee injury may have silver-lining
The Ottawa School boys wrestling team may have lost a possible state champ, but gained an addition to the coaching staff. Cyclone senior Collin Creach’s prep wrestling career is finished as he rehabs from a knee injury suffered in the final game of the football season.
Front Porch Antiques
Ottawa's Front Porch Antiques is taking the tired cliche of dark, musty antique shops and flipping it on its head: since purchasing the store in 2019, owner Lisa Myers and her husband have set out to combine the very best of both modern and antique decor into something one-of-a-kind.
OU flag football adds to 2022 roster
The Ottawa University women’s flag football added Addison Osborn for the 2022 season. Osborn is from Round Rock, Texas and attended Meridian World School.
High school coaches receive sectional honors
Eleven Kansas high school coaches have been named National Coaches Association Sectional Coaches of the Year for the 2020-21 school seasons by The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
Former Brave to coach in Shrine Bowl
The 2022 Kansas Shrine Bowl assistant coaches include a former Ottawa University football player. The assistant coaches are chosen based on the success of their season, as well as eligibility limitations and coach availability.
REGIONAL WRESTLING ASSIGNMENTS
Wrestling regionals Feb. 18-19 Boys Paola-4A Atchison HS, Baldwin HS, Eudora HS, Holton HS, Hoyt-Royal Valley HS, Kansas City-Bishop Ward HS, Louisburg HS, Meriden-Jefferson West HS, Ottawa HS, Paola HS, Perry-Lecompton HS, Santa Fe Trail HS, Shawnee Mission-Bishop Miege HS, Tonganoxie HS, Topeka-Hayden HS 3-2-1A Sliver Lake Atchison-Maur Hill-Mount Academy, Burlingame, Centralia, Pleasant Ridge, Effingham-Atchison Co Community, Mission Valley, Doniphan West, Horton, McLouth, Onaga, Osage City, Oskaloosa, West Franklin, Central Heights, Rossville, Sabetha, Nemaha Central, Silver Lake, St.
Braves selected to NAIA All-American teams
Three Ottawa University football players were selected as among the best in the NAIA. Jacob Garcia, Colby Johnson, and Devin Johnston were named to the 2021 NAIA All-American teams.