October 2022

OU men on national map

The Ottawa University men’s soccer team is starting to receive national attention for the first time in five decades. The Braves received votes this week in the NAIA poll for the first time in 50 years.

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OU women to play up-tempo style

Ottawa University thirdyear women’s basketball coach Tarniesha Scott knew the Lady Braves needed to recruit experience, scorers and athletic players. She added several transfers with college experience, scoring ability and athletic talent to employ a full-court defense she likes to play.

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Neosho County attorney faces criminal investigation by authorities, scrutiny by local leaders

CHANUTE — Neosho County prosecutor Linus Thuston makes no apologies for cutting deals with child rapists, expanding the use of diversions to pad his office budget, or using his power at the top of the county’s criminal justice system to benefit his private practice clients. He presides over a kingdom of fear in this rural southeast Kansas county with a population of about 16,000.

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Prairie Doc Perspective: Caring for the caregiver

Every day in the clinic or hospital I meet extraordinary caregivers. They are the ones who have gone above and beyond the call of duty; sometimes for years at a time. When you ask them how they do it, they shrug and smile. I am not talking about any doctor, nurse, or therapist. I am referring to those who care for and look after their elderly friends and family members. This can be a spouse, adult child, adult grandchild, neighbor, or even a good friend.

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