Why have flags been at half-staff?
Since former President Jimmy Carter passed away all U.S. flags were ordered to lower to half-staff for a 30-day mourning period.
February 2025
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Black History Month Proclamation
February 2025 was proclaimed as Black History Month.
Upcoming events Feb. 9- Feb. 19
Events in the area in-between Feb. 9- 19th.
First legislative coffee of the year
Legislators at this coffee were House of Representatives Rebecca Schmoe and Carrie Barth, and Kansas Senators Caryn Tyson and Rick Kloos. Topics discussed included property taxes, the creation and approval of budgets, reducing Kansas spending and tax abatements.
Ottawa boys hold off Pittsburg
The Ottawa High School boys turned back a second half rally by Pittsburg Tuesday night.Ottawa, which led by 22 in the first half, saw the… Login to continue reading Login…
Falcon boys best Waverly, 69-57
The West Franklin boys basketball team battled Waverly Tuesday night on the road. The Falcons had a strong second half to turn back the Bulldogs,… Login to continue reading Login…
Injuries mount up for Ottawa girls
Playing short-handed has been tough on the young Ottawa High School girls basketball team.The Cyclones were without two injured players Tuesday on the road against… Login to continue reading Login…
West Franklin girls fall to Waverly
It was a tough night for the West Franklin girls basketball team Tuesday night. The Falcons fell 57-43 to Waverly.West Franklin (5-9) plays Friday at… Login to continue reading Login…
Captain Donovan reaches new milestone
Captain Dustin Donovan of the Ottawa Fire Department reaches a new milestone as he has been accepted to the Executive Fire Officer Program with the National Fire Academy (NFA).
KSHSAA to award good sportsmanship
Promoting good sportsmanship at all Kansas State High School Activities Association events continues to be a priority for the KSHSAA and its member schools.