OU spikers schedule ranked foes
_e Ottawa University women’s volleyball team opens each season playing the best programs in the NAIA. _e No.
August 2022
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Braves soccer suffer loss
_e Ottawa University men’s soccer team is in search of its first win of the season. _e Braves opened the season Wednesday with a 6-2 loss to No.
Donuts for Do-Gooders: August 25
Betty Birzer for the Ottawa Herald Sheriff Richards and Undersheriff Laswell represent the 54 unsung heroes that serve our community in the Franklin County Sheriff ’s Office. s department is on job for us 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Ottawa FFA introduces 2022-2023 officers
Ottawa High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization is proud to introduce its eight officers for the 2022-2023 school year: Erin Livingston Chapter President: Ms. Livingston is a junior at OHS interested in Animal Science ang Agriculture Business and economics. She especially enjoys equine science and hopes to join the rodeo team in college and study Agriculture Science and Business. Her favorite part about FFA is “meeting new people from all over and being able to talk about agriculture”.
33rd Annual Bo’s Hog Wild charity event happening Saturday
_e 33rd annual Bo’s Hog Wild Brewfest and BBQ is happening this Saturday, August 27, in Baldwin City. _e event,which draws nearly 700 people each year,raises funds for local charities and nonprofits including Communities in Schools of Mid-America, Douglas County CASA, Franklin County DARE, and Just Food in Lawrence. Last year, the event raised over $75,000 for these organizations.
Ask Amy: Husband says it’s his way on the highway
Dear Amy: I have been married to my husband for more than 30 years. Our relationship is loving, but challenging.
CHEK2 genetic mutation might increase risk of cancer
DEARDR.ROACH: My almost-42-year-old daughter was informed today by her gynecologist that she has two CHEK2 genetic mutations. She has always been healthy. She and her husband have three young children, so my daughter is rather concerned. _is revelation came during an otherwise routine visit with her gynecologist. Do you have any statistics on how many women with this genetic mutation actually develop breast or colon cancer? -- B.R.H.
Key Takeaways from the August 24 Franklin County Commission meeting
_e Franklin County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting at the Franklin County Annex on August 24. Here are some of the items discussed during that time: • Commissioners approved Dr.
Ottawa Main Street Association hires new director
_e Ottawa Main Street Association has hired a new director, Ottawa University Senior Olivia Kloster. At OU, Kloster is the editor- in-chief of the Campus Newspaper and marketing manager for the Creed Family Greenhouse.
City of Ottawa requesting proposals for sidewalk replacements and repairs
_e City of Ottawa is currently accepting requests for proposals to replace and repair sidewalks within City limits. Requests for proposals will be received until 9 am on August 30.