Wellsville’s Elliott takes best mark to state track meet
Wellsville High School senior Ethan Elliott heads to the state track meet with a lot of momentum. Elliott qualified for the state track meet by becoming a regional champion.
May 2022
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Vikings qualify 7 events for state
The Central Heights track teams will compete for state championships in seven events this weekend in Wichita. The Vikings worked through all kinds of weather this spring, including the heat and humidity during the Lyndon regional.
Hahn: West Franklin Falcons a connected and driven team
The West Franklin teams have a certain feeling this year, which has catapulted the Falcons to great success. The girls track team was the regional runner-up and qualified 10 events for state.
City of Ottawa holds annual Flea, Junk & Trunk Outdoor Market
The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce held its Flea, Junk and Trunk outdoor market on May 15 at legacy square. Stalls from over a dozen area vendors sold antiques, baked goods, and handmade crafts. Photo: Marissa Ventrelli, The Ottawa Herald
Kansas Supreme Court disbars former Shawnee County prosecutor for unethical conduct
The Kansas Supreme Court issued a 101-page disciplinary opinion Friday disbarring former Shawnee County prosecutor Jacqie Spradling for a pattern of unethical conduct resulting in “significant prejudice” against the accused.
Kansas prepares to distribute $69 million in federal small business economic aid
Kansas is in line to receive as much as $69 million in additional federal support for small business development and entrepreneurship through a U.S. Treasury Department program used to support companies through the pandemic.
Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Office asking for public assistance identifying individual connected to theft investigation
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the man in the photo above. Deputies would like to speak with him regarding an active theft investigation. If recognize him, please call 785-242- 3800 and ask to speak to a deputy.
OPD seeking public assistance identifying individual connected to theft investigation
The Ottawa Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the woman in the photo in connection to a theft investigation. If you can identify her, please call OPD at 785-242-1700 or email opdtip@ottawaks.gov
Secretary of state weary of fact-averse, out-of-staters who insult Kansas election system
Secretary of State Scott Schwab believes election security requires vigilance due to evolution of cyber threats, but the voice of Kansas’ top election official revealed a touch of exasperation when conversation pivoted to uninformed people dedicated to shaking public confidence in voting systems.
Ask Amy: Disappointing daughter expects support
Dear Amy: My daughter just announced her engagement to her boyfriend, “Clay.” They are both heavy pot users. Clay is also a convicted felon (for selling narcotics), a college dropout, and has psychiatric and physical health problems.