Central Heights USD 288 canceled classes for Friday and Tuesday due to “an increase of covid-19 cases, high absenteeism, and staff shortages”, the district announced Friday. The district already had Monday off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Classes will resume Wednesday, January 19.
Michael Douglas has been beating odds his whole life. He was diagnosed with a rare lung disease as a youngster which requires him to have oxygen.
Ottawans are mourning the loss of a beloved fixture in the community, Luther Koch, who passed away on January 6 at the age of 51. Koch was known for walking the streets of Downtown Ottawa, greeting passerby with his signature wave and singing his favorite country music songs.
NEW YORK (AP) — Five players, including dynamic pass catchers Cooper Kupp and Davante Adams, are unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro Team. Joining the Rams’ Kupp and the Packers’ Adams in receiving votes Friday from all 50 members of a nationwide panel of media members who regularly cover the league are Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, Steelers edge rusher T.J.
The Ottawa University men’s basketball team is back on the winning track. The Braves outlasted Sterling, 94-90, to snap a four-game slide.
The Wellsville High School boys wrestling team is receiving recognition for its success this season. The Eagles were ranked fourth, the highest in program history, in the latest 3-2-1A Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association poll.
The Ottawa High School basketball teams look at the mid-season tournament as a chance to answer challenges. The boys have a chance to avenge an overtime to Paola, while the girls have not fared well in tournaments for about a decade.
Mary Ada Slemp, 71, of Ottawa, KS passed away Friday January 7, 2022 at Advent Health of Ottawa, KS. She was born October 12, 1950 in Beagle, KS the daughter of Phillip Lyons and Delores (Auterburn) Lyons. Mary’s father was in the military so they lived in various parts of the country when she was young. She graduated from Fairfax High School, Fairfax, VA with the class of 1969. She then moved to Ottawa, KS area and lived there since.
Jan Lynn Ketchum, 65, of Ottawa, KS passed away Sunday, January, 10, 2022 at her home. She was born February 26, 1956 in Lincoln, NE the daughter of Lee Roy Christenson and Marjorie Ann (Snyder) Christenson. She graduated from Putnam City High School in 1974 in Oklahoma City, OK. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK where she met her husband.
Gary Max Hoffsommer of Topeka, Kansas went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 6, 2022. Gary’s family included his beloved wife Karen of 39 years and daughters Michelle Hollenbeck of Colorado Springs, CO, Debra Young (Shane) of Overbrook, KS, and Lori Means (Mike) of Berryton, KS. He will also be missed by stepchildren Brenda Flanagan (Gary) of Topeka, Brad Berckefeldt of Grove, OK, Heather Thomas of Bartlesville, OK, and Erick Berckefeldt (Heather) of Topeka. In addition, Gary was blessed with 23 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.