Wrapping up the 160 year long annual fair
The 160th Annual Franklin County Fair was a 4-day event with a packed schedule. Each day had morning till night activities.
July 2025
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KU signs big man
Center Paul Mbiya has signed a financial aid agreement to play basketball at Kansas.
KU aligns with MMTH
Kansas Athletics has a new partnership for this upcoming season. It is a new and all-encompassing alliance with MMTH (pronounced Mammoth).
OHS VB makes ‘smooth transition’
It has been nearly status quo for the Ottawa High School volleyball team this summer with a new head coach.
Royals team up with local restaurant
Betty Birzer, investor of PrimeTime Grille, said the restaurant was recently declared an official Royals Home Team Program partner as an official watch party destination for all Kansas City Royals games.
WF players hungry for success
The West Franklin football team had a rough season in 2024. But you could not tell it by the attitudes of the players.
Arrows to field full roster at state
The Ottawa Arrows feel they are set for the American Legion State Tournament this weekend.
Counties removed from drought concern status
Franklin County is no longer showing up with drought concerns according to a Kansas drought watch published July 11.
Discovering a weekend of animals, competition and family fun
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