Edith “Maxine” Pollom, 95, of Lawrence, formerly of Ottawa, KS, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Arbor Court at Alvamar. Private family services were held. Family and friends are encouraged to post their condolences and memories and read a full obituary on Maxine’s Tribute Wall at www. dengelmortuary.com
An Ottawa boy arrested last week on suspicion of making threats directed at Ottawa High School has been charged. Franklin County Attorney Brandon Jones said Friday the juvenile is being charged with criminal threat and appeared in Franklin County District Court ursday.
For the first time since 2019, the Kansas track and field program will host the Kansas Relays at Rock Chalk Park on April 13-15, 2023. The return of the Kansas Relays will be the 100th anniversary of the start of the relays.
The West Franklin football team will be looking to snap a three-game skid in Friday’s final regular-season game. The Falcons will be on the road against Humboldt.
The Ottawa University women’s soccer team has been in battles all season. The Lady Braves have posted draws in half of their matches.
The University of Kansas Women’s basketball had three players earn a spot on the 2022-23 Preseason All-Big 12 team. Senior guard Holly Kersgieter was selected to the team while senior guard Zakiyah Franklin and senior center Taiyanna Jackson received honorable mention.
The Ottawa University women’s volleyball team is on a roll. The Lady Braves have won 13 of their past 14 matches, including a 6-0 start to the conference season.
The Ottawa University men’s soccer team continued its drive for the program’s first conference title in half a century. The Braves needed a late goal to salvage a 1-1 draw with Friends Saturday at AdventHealth Field.