A 14-year-old Ottawa boy has been charged in Franklin County District Court after he was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault Wednesday morning following an investigation into allegations he possessed a firearm while on the Ottawa High School campus Tuesday after school hours. Franklin County Attorney Brandon Jones said Friday the teen was charged with aggravated assault and criminal carrying of a weapon.
The holidays are an exciting, fun and joyful time of year. But for many people, the holidays are expensive.
The holiday season is a special time of year. Many factors combine to make the holiday season so unique and festive, and that includes all the effort people put into decorating their homes.
MANHATTAN — The holiday season can get busy, and being able to prepare yeast bread dough ahead of time and freeze it for later use could save time, said Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee.
Two Ottawa University football players received academic honors. They were named to the 2022 Academic All-District Football Team, selected by College Sports Communicators, which recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field or court and in the classroom.
The Ottawa University women’s basketball team has shown a penchant this season of winning close, ugly games. The Lady Braves found themselves embroiled in a scrap in the fourth quarter with Bethel Wednesday at Wilson Field House.
Six Ottawa University women soccer players were recognized for their academic prowess. They were named Daktronics NAIA Women’s Soccer Scholar-Athletes. The 2022 list features 1,557 student-athletes that achieved at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) at their institution.
The Ottawa University basketball team is so inconsistent this season. The Braves’ good stretches proved they can be one of the better teams in the KCAC. It is the other times that have led to a 1-4 start in conference play.
Three area schools are involved in preseason basketball tournaments next week. The Central Heights and West Franklin teams play in the Ike Cearfoss Tournament at Central Heights. Wellsville plays in the Paola tourney, which is a round-robin affair.
The Kansas Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects, including one in Franklin County. The letting took place Nov.