What’s Happening At The Fair
2023 Franklin County Fair Schedule Monday, July 17 9 a.m.–11:30 p.m. 4-H Foods, Enter and Judge at Designated Times, Celebration Hall 1 p.m. Volunteers arrive… Login to continue reading Login…
July 2023
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Ottawa’s own selected as Kansas D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year
An Ottawa police officer has been named as D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year by the Kansas Juvenile Officers Association. Ottawa police officials announced Monday Master… Login to continue reading Login…
Celebrating our nation’s birthday
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Faith, baseball drive Michel to life goals
By Greg Mast The Ottawa Herald WMast@cherryroad.com Aldan Michel uses baseball in a different manner than most teens. For him, it is fun and something… Login to continue reading Login…
Arrows head to state full of confidence
By Greg Mast The Ottawa Herald WMast@cherryroad.com The Ottawa Arrows are poised to make noise next week in the American Legion AAA state baseball tournament… Login to continue reading Login…
OU athletes earn honors
By The Herald Staff Ottawa University had several athletes named NAIA Daktronic Scholar Athletes for spring sports. The eight softball players are Zoe Butts, Hannah… Login to continue reading Login…
Richmond Free Fair celebrates its 99th year
The 99th Annual Richmond Free Fair kicks off this weekend with July 13-15. The fair hits the ground running Thursday night with project judging as… Login to continue reading Login…
Noxious Weed department begins summer hours
Beginning this week, the Franklin County Noxious Weed and Hazardous Waste Division will have temporary summer hours. The office will be open to the public… Login to continue reading Login…
Educational series provides lunch, learning for older adults
Lunch on Us, a free, educational series for adults 60 and above has several events planned in the upcoming weeks. Here’s what coming up: July… Login to continue reading Login…
On the Record
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from July 3-8. July 3 Arrests At approximately 8:10 a.m.,… Login to continue reading Login…