Braves run away from Sterling on homecoming
The Ottawa University football team is gaining more confidence each week. The Braves are playing as well as they have all season. Ottawa dominated the… Login to continue reading Login…
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Cyclones turn attention to postseason
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Sub-state volleyball brackets set
Class 4A Eudora Sub-State (4) Eudora vs. (13) Fort Scott, 2 p.m. (5) Baldwin vs. (12) Ottawa Class 3A West Franklin Sub-State East Court (1)… Login to continue reading Login…
County partners with KDOT on Old 50 widening project
By Jennifer McDanielOttawa HeraldFranklin County commissioners have entered into an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation to build the first phase of a widening project on Old 50 Highway.During the commission’s Oct.
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Ottawa business owner hails virtues of community trails
Jeff Carroll professes to be an avid cyclist, routinely heading out on miles and miles of trails for fun, adventure and exercise.Yet, while the trails provide safety from traffic and a connection to nature, he realizes they’re so much more.“What I’ve seen in a lot of towns that have worked on transforming their community,” Carroll says, “is that sometimes trails can really change the way a town is viewed and conceived by residents and visitors.”Carroll was the featured speaker during the Oct.
Supreme Court issues new order about court operations
TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court issued an administrative order on Monday confirming clerk offices in the appellate courts and all district courts— except the court in Johnson County — remain unable to receive electronic filings at this time.Courts are open and operating, but clerks cannot receive electronic filings or electronic payments.
Commissioners approve ordinance expanding Sunday liquor sales
Local liquor stores can start selling three hours earlier on Sundays after Ottawa city commissioners approved an ordinance amending the existing law.A request to amend the municipal code was brought before commissioners last month when Kirby Snider, and his wife, Angie, owners of BluSky Liquors, approached officials during their Sept.
Jury convicts Kansas man of vehicle fraud scheme
TOPEKA – A federal jury convicted a Kansas man of defrauding car dealerships, financial institutions, and title loan companies.