Turner leads OHS to tourney title
The Ottawa High School boys golf team won its first tournament of the season Tuesday. The Cyclones shot a 334 to capture the Jefferson West… Login to continue reading Login…
April 2024
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Ottawa High School 2024 Prom
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Summer fun: Splash pad will be ready in time to cool summer heat
Though it took some time to get the project underway, the city’s first splash pad will be ready for Memorial Day, city commissioners were told last week.Dan Riney, director of city utilities, provided Ottawa City commissioners with an update during their April 17 meeting.Riney told commissioners work had started on the project in City Park, adding contractors were hopeful it would be finished in three weeks, weather permitting.
Corvettes set to line Main Street Saturday
The 15th-annual Corvette show is Saturday in downtown Ottawa.The show takes place from 9 a.m.
Ask Amy: Parents worry about son’s unemployment
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Dillon, Wolzen named to lead Ottawa Fire Department
After serving several months as interim fire chief, Ottawa firefighter Shawn Dillon was officially named the department’s new leader Monday afternoon.In a statement, Ottawa City Manager Brian Silcott announced Dillon’s appointment as well as naming Stuart Wolzen as assistant fire chief.Both appointments are effective as of April 28.
KBI releases 2023 Kansas civil asset forfeiture report
TOPEKA – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation recently provided the 2023 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report to the Kansas Legislature, and released it to the public at https://kasfr.kbi.ks.gov/.Civil asset forfeiture is a procedure that authorizes law enforcement agencies to seize and forfeit property and cash that was obtained with proceeds from, or used to facilitate, certain criminal activity.
Farmers market set to open May 1
In less than a week, the Ottawa Farmers Market opens for the season.The market opens May 1 with local producers selling locally grown items, including produce, meat, baked goods, plants and flowers.The market, which is open from 4-6 p.m.
Take it back: Saturday’s event encourages safe disposal of expired drugs
Local law enforcement agencies are encouraging Franklin County residents to get rid of their old and unwanted prescription medications on Saturday as part of the DEA’s National Prescription Take Back Day.In Franklin County, unused prescription medications can be disposed of at two locations from 10 a.m.
How to reduce your cancer risk; health screenings in your 20s
Q: It seems like lots of my contemporaries are getting cancer.