Ottawa High School’s special education teacher Jaimie Swindler was selected as a finalist for the 2023 Kansas Teacher of the Year award, the Kansas Department of Education announced during a virtual ceremony on Sunday.
Ottawa University softball coach Jay Kahnt predicted before the season this pitching staff had the makings of being one of the best in program history.… Login to continue reading Login…
The best area girls high school athletes are involved in many activities and sports. It is no accident they all display leadership qualities in all their endeavors.
Wellsville USD 289 officially broke ground on its $18.1 million renovation project on Wednesday on the lawn of Wellsville High School. The multi-faceted project, which USD 289 calls an “investment in the future”, will include renovations to all three of the district’s schools, from classroom renovations to safety and security upgrades to new HVAC systems.
Ottawa University men’s wrestling team added four signees to the 2022-23 team. Ottawa signed three incoming freshmen and a transfer.
During its March 21 study session, the Ottawa City Commission began interviewing candidates to fill an empty seat left by the resignation of Tom Weigand. Each of the three candidates interviewed were asked the same questions, although some follow-up questions may vary. Candidates’ answers will be summarized below, along with a brief description of their role in the Ottawa community:
The AdventHealth Ottawa Auxiliary funded the purchase of three lightweight wheelchairs for the hospital’s emergency and ambulatory surgery departments. The auxiliary, which is made up entirely of volunteers, raises money each year to fund projects that go directly back to the hospital and serve the community.
The City of Ottawa will be conducting a citywide clean-up weekend next Friday nd Saturday for residents living within the city limits. Dumpsters will be available 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
During their March 23rd meeting, Franklin County commissioners approved a proposal to provide premium pay to employees who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic. The one-time payment, which will use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is available to all county employees who worked during the time period of March of 2020 to February 28, 2022.
Melva Jane Shields, 88, of Ottawa, Kansas passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2022 at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Florida. The Celebration of Life will be held on April 23rd, 2022 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 401 W 13th Street, Ottawa, Kansas 66067. Visitation starting at 10:00am, followed by the Service at 11:00am.