Athlete of week voting is open
The Athlete of the week voting is open. The nominees for this week are: male: Seth Ferguson, Ottawa; Caleb Hepner, Ottawa; Logan Courtois; female: Alana… Login to continue reading Login…
March 2025
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Burn Ban Issued and Lifted
Feb. 28 a burn ban was issued for Franklin County by the Emergency Management Director, Thomas Winter, due to a Red Flag Warning. It was later lifted on March 1.
Governor Kelly makes new proclamation
Severe Weather and Flood Preparedness Week in Kansas proclaimed by Governor Kelly on March 2 for the following week March 3-7.
Donuts for Do-Gooders Awarded to Angie Cline-Leahew
This week’s “Donuts for Do-Gooders” recipient is hometown grown, Angie Cline-Leahew.
Teacher in Lawrence Under Investigation
On Feb. 8 a teacher, Mark Elliott Gridley, was arrested on charges of sexual assault with a minor at the Prairie Park Elementary School in Lawrence, Kansas. After the arrest, more evidence was brought forward that the alleged assault occurred with eight students at the school.