Wichita State University and the University of Kansas will receive $11 million in scholarship funds from the estate of the late Richard “Dick” Smith. The gift was announced Wednesday during a ceremony at WSU’s Marcus Welcome Center.
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Margaret Reinert, Ottawa, was among nearly 100 Emporia State University students named to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean’s list in the fall 2021 semester. To qualify for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean’s list, students earned a semester grade point average that puts them in the top 10 percent of all students enrolled in full-time undergraduate work within the college and have a cumulative 3.5 GPA for all Emporia State courses.
Steven Lee Murray made his journey to heaven on January 28, 2022. He was born at his grandparents’ farm (Harry and Ruby Switzer) near Mound City, KS on October 19, 1947. In 1956 his parents sold their farm and moved to Ottawa, KS, where Steve would spend his formative years. There, he would make fond memories in a one-room school house prior to moving for his father’s work and would eventually return to excel as an athlete at Ottawa High School. Steve lettered in track and football and was awarded All-League and All-State in football as a linebacker. He served as president of OHS Lettermans’ club his senior year, graduating in 1965. He spent summers at his grandparents’ farm learning many important life lessons and often spent his free time doing what he loved the most, preparing for football and riding horses. Steve was a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served in the Vietnam War. He received several Naval service awards, including a Life-Saving Recognition Award. After his tour of duty, he married the love of his life, Lynn Wedman (a 1966 OHS graduate) in 1969. They shared nearly forty-five years together, most of which were in Overland Park, KS until Lynn’s death due to ALS in 2014.
Neveah Devin and Chloe Huggins will be representing Ottawa High School this spring at the Kansas State Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competition in Wichita. This week, Devin and Huggins competed at the District H Star Events Competition in Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation.
By Marissa Ventrelli The Ottawa Herald The City of Ottawa’s Information Technology department has made some changes to the Ottawa Police Department’s website, Chief Adam Weingartner announced Monday. “I am pleased to announce updates to our website and make public information more accessible than ever before,” Weingartner said.
The Franklin County Health Department is holding a pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinic Friday, February 18 at the Franklin County Commission Chambers at 1418 S. Main St.
The Franklin County Emergency Communication Center has promoted Sarah Peffly to 911 Director, the organization announced Wednesday. Peffly, an Ottawa native, began work as a dispatcher 23 years ago and has advanced her career through the years, most recently taking over the roll of Dispatch Manager in 2019.
The Ottawa High School boys wrestling team opened the postseason with a solid performance in the Frontier League Tournament. Ottawa placed eight wrestlers in the… Login to continue reading Login…
The Ottawa University men’s basketball team has a lot to play for in the final week of the season. The Braves are in a battle for a runner-up finish in the KCAC with Bethel and Southwestern.