Franklin County stays prepared for potential emergencies
The Franklin County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) met to review past emergency issues and discuss future planning for any foreseen upcoming issues.
May 2025
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Ft. Riley soldiers tour Franklin County in search of post-military opportunities
In an effort to attract new residents to Franklin County, a group of soldiers from Ft. Riley recently toured the area to explore potential employment, housing, and educational opportunities.
Pioneer lessons
As the end of the school year is quickly coming into sight for my children, the end-of-year activities are beginning to ramp up. State assessments have been completed, countdowns have begun and field trips have picked up.
Motorcycle safety month
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is celebrating Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month during the entire month of May.
OU flag advances to champ bracket
The Ottawa University women’s flag football team earned its 13th shutout of the season, defeating Milligan University 40-0 in its final game of pool play… Login to continue reading Login…
Vikings win team title at Prairie View Invitational
LA CYGNE – The Central Heights boys placed first in the Prairie View Invitational.
Free activities and events calendar
By McKenna Neasemnease@cherryroad.com May 7 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Go to a Fit and Informed Free Silver Sneakers class at the Ottawa Recreation Commission,… Login to continue reading Login…
Pie-in-the-face fundraiser for Blessings Box
AdventHealth Ottawa ran a fundraiser with the goal to collect 1,000 canned goods to supply the Blessings Box near the hospital.
Wellsville taking tough losses in close baseball games
WELLSVILLE – Grace Brunmeier threw a 6-0 shutout and Tatum Courter hit a sacrifice fly for an 8-7 walk-off victory as the Wellsville Lady Eagles swept a doubleheader against Baldwin.
Head-on crash kills 8 and injures 1 on U.S. 169
Eight people were killed and one other injured in a head-on collision resulting in a fiery wreck on U.S. Highway 169 south of Lane in Franklin County on Sunday, May 4.