Ottawa Bike and Trail is partnering with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to host a special bike and trail celebration event to celebrate and support the Connecting Communities, Cultures and Landscapes project.
Creating better opportunities for American workers and providing resources for their success are keys to boosting the nation’s supply chain and building a stronger country, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said Wednesday in Edgerton.
The Ottawa University men’s basketball team expects to be among the NAIA leaders in scoring again. The scoring will come in a variety of ways as Braves coach Aaron Siebethall recruited players to fit the high-octane offensive system.
Jacquelyn “Jacquie” B. Smith, 100, of Lenexa, KS and formerly of Ottawa, KS passed away peacefully Monday, October 3, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Lenexa, KS. She was born May 11, 1922 in Centerville, KS the daughter of Harry and Bernice (Boydston) Quaintance. She graduated from Parker High School, Parker, KS. Jacquelyn majored in Botany at Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS before World War II. Jacquie was united in marriage to James William “J.W., Smitty” Smith on January 31, 1943 in Centerville, KS. They shared over sixty-two years of marriage before the death of her husband on August 14, 2005. Jacquie and Smitty lived in Fort Pierce, Florida where he was stationed with the United States Navy during World War II. After the war, they moved back “home” to Centerville, KS where Jacquie was a homemaker. In 1954, they moved to Garnett, KS where Jacquie worked at Dr. White’s/Dr. Dougherty’s office and later worked for the Anderson County Extension office. In 1965, the family moved to Ottawa, KS. Jacquie worked at Ottawa University as an administrative assistant for twenty years before retiring in 1987. From 1995 to 2005, Jacquie provided care in their home for her beloved husband who had been diagnosed with parkinson’s years earlier. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ottawa, KS; United Methodist Women; Sequel Club; Four Seasons Garden Club and Ottawa University Women’s Club. She also volunteered at Ransom Memorial Hospital Auxiliary in Ottawa, KS. Jacquie enjoyed gardening and canning. She was a seamstress and taught her daughters to sew. She was a fabulous cook and will be remembered for her sensational pies. Jacquie dearly loved her family and had the privilege of many fun times with her grandchildren who all have such beautiful memories of her and her extravagant love for them. She also was blessed with special times with her great grandchildren and great-great grandchild. It is difficult to sum up the essence of Jacquie’s
Evelyn Kay (Millard) Shepard, 76, of Williamsburg, KS passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Richmond Healthcare and Rehab in Richmond, KS. She was born February 21, 1946 in Baltimore, MD. She was raised by her parents Woodrow and Vada Millard in Beltsville, MD. She was later reunited with her birth mother, Elizabeth Carper. In 1964, Evelyn graduated from High Point High School in Beltsville. MD. She later attended Neosho County Community College in Ottawa, KS.
Dr. Samuel Warner Lyman III, 92, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Ottawa, KS, passed away on October 12, 2022.
Ottawa police reported a 25-year-old Ottawa woman was stabbed by her sibling Thursday night during an incident at her home. Police said Friday afternoon that at about 10 p.m.
After serving the Ottawa area for nearly 80 years, Dengel & Son mortuaries have joined the Newcomer Funeral Service Group. “My family and I have been honored to serve generations of families throughout our careers,”Funeral Director Craig Dengel said in a statement released Monday.
After 15 years serving the City of Ottawa, City Manager Richard Nienstedt will retire March 31. Nienstedt made the announcement during a special Ottawa City Commission meeting Wednesday morning.