Arrows fall in state tourney opener
The Ottawa Arrows stumbled out of the gate on the opening day of the state tournament. The Arrows fell 8-0 to Pittsburg in the first… Login to continue reading Login…
July 2022
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Arrows look to seize opportunity in state tourney
The Ottawa Arrows have been preparing hard for the American Legion AAA/AA State Tournament. The squad last played on July 12, earning a sweep over the Lawrence Raiders.
Forgivable loan application available for new and expanding childcare businesses in Ottawa
The Kansas Children’s Cabinet is currently accepting applications for its Preschool Development Grant to increase the number of childcare facilities for children 30 months and younger in Ottawa. Priority will be given to applicants offering to increase care for infants or increase business hours to be provided during non-traditional hours (before 7 am, after 6 pm, and on weekends).
OU flag football signs Alaska athlete
The Ottawa University women’s flag football team signed an Alaska standout athlete. Kailyn Tabor, Anchorage, Alaska and attended Robert Service High School, is the newest Lady Brave.
OU’s Poston earns top coaching honor
Ottawa University head bowling coach Geoff Poston is the architect of the school’s bowling programs. He guided the team’s to national prominence in a short time.
KSU, Mittie agree to contract extension
Kansas State University women’s basketball program appears to be on the upswing under coach Jeff Mittie. The Wildcats are coming off their fourth NCAA Tournament bid and the sixth overall postseason appearance under Mittie.
Bloomer shines in collegiate summer league
Chase Bloomer, who led the Ottawa High School baseball team to a fourth-place finish in the 4A State Tournament, was selected to the first team of the Mid-Plains League, which is a collegiate summer wooden bat league with several member clubs located In Kansas and Missouri. Bloomer will play baseball for Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, an NCAA Div. I program. Herald file photo
KU research finds association between a state’s generosity with food benefits, child welfare
University of Kansas researchers and colleagues at two other universities reported every 5% increase in enrollment in the federal nutrition assistance program for low-income families could reduce the number of children a state placed in foster care or protective services from 7.6% to 14.3%.
Evergy pays $500K to settle consumer protection investigation into worthless warranties
Kansas’ largest electric utility, Evergy, must pay $500,000 for allegedly violating consumer protection laws by sponsoring home electrical warranties that provided no benefit. Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office announced the agreement between prosecutors and Evergy in a news release Wednesday.
Ottawa Chamber, OPD hold Chamber Coffee at Corner Market
The Ottawa Kansas Area Chamber of Commerce held a Chamber Coffee at Corner Market on July 22 to recognize the Ottawa Police Department and Ottawa Police Foundation’s work in the commu nity. Programs highlighted included the Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or DARE program, which has been a staple of the community for several decades. The Police Department hosts a three-day free DARE camp each summer in Williamsburg for incoming fifth grade students.