
Irene M. Unruh
Celebration of Life for Irene M. Unruh will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, 11:00 am, Susannah Wesley Methodist .
Celebration of Life for Irene M. Unruh will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, 11:00 am, Susannah Wesley Methodist .
A 30-year-old Shawnee man was found dead in his vehicle Sunday evening on Interstate 35 – the victim of a self-inflicted gunshot, Franklin County Sheriff ’s officials said. Shortly before 6:30 p.m., deputies were dispatched to I-35 and Kansas Highway 33 after receiving a report that a vehicle left the interstate’s southbound lane and was in the median.
e Ottawa and Wellsville cross country teams will be represented at the state meet. Wellsville standout Nash McDaniel, who just missed qualifying a year ago, finished fifth in the tough Council Grove regional.
Ottawa University track and field athletes Jaylan Washington, Jacob Ludwick and Laurel Barber all earned medals representing Team USA at the 2022 FISU America Games in Merida, Mexico. Ludwick and Washington earning silver medals in their respective events. Barber earned a bronze medal.
e Ottawa University men’s soccer received a gut punch for sure Saturday against McPherson. e Braves fell 3-1 to suffer their first conference loss.
e Ottawa University football team played complimentary football for the first time this season. e result was favorable as the Braves notched their first win of the season.
The Ottawa University volleyball took a big step toward capturing the KCAC regular season title with a five-set win over Oklahoma Wesleyan. The two teams went into the match undefeated in conference play and were two of the hottest teams in the NAIA.
The Ottawa High School football team faces one of its biggest challenges Friday in the opening round of the 4A playoffs. The Cyclones (2-6) drew Miege (62).The game is set for 7 p.m.
Cross country at the highest levels is more than going out and running the course. Runners and coaches devise plans to give them a better chance of succeeding.