OU teams earn academic honors
The Ottawa University Braves had 19 NAIA Scholar Teams with 23 of its 33 teams posting at least a 3.0 GPA. Ottawa has four of its teams that do not compete in the NAIA.
September 2022
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Falcons keep raising bar
The West Franklin football program is making history. The Falcons keep raising the bar each week.
Bulldogs’ late push clips OU Braves
The Ottawa University football team, despite being 0-3, is not too far away from a victory. The Braves have not finished games strong all season.
Keeping on the sunny side of life
After a visit about aches, pains and various medical issues, a patient was commenting on getting older. Similar to other patients, I expected him to say something like, “It’s no fun getting older.” To my surprise, the patient said, “I’m 85. at means I have a lot to be thankful for.”
Slow walking exercise still beneficial for those with joint pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: Seniors are advised that one of the best forms of exercise is walking.
Polyamorous throuple ponders post-pandemic
Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency Dear Amy: I’m almost 50. I’ve been with my husband for 20 years.
Community divided over Kansas school district book ban push
Some Gardner Edgerton parents want ‘The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian’ removed _e Gardner Edgerton School District has made news recently with a transgender student policy that the Kansas American Civil Liberties Union condemned as potentially unlawful. With the policy still under discussion and a vote delayed, it seemed as though things were finally settling down for the district.
Wellsville FBLA honored by state education officials
Wellsville High School’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter was recognized at the Kansas State Department of Education’s State Board Meeting earlier this month for earning awards this summer at the FBLA National Championships.
Wellsville USD 289 launches School Lunch Fund
Wellsville USD 289 and Mid America Bank have launched a School Lunch Fund to ensure all K-12 students are provided with lunch, regardless of their family’s financial situation. e fund is specifically for students who do not qualify for free or reduced lunches.
OFD responds to trailer fire Sunday evening
e Ottawa Fire Department responded to a fire around 8:30 pm Sunday on north Birch Street. When crews arrived at the scene, they discovered a fifth wheel trailer engulfed in flames in the driveway. Crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire, and no injuries were reported.