Reduce your exposure to microplastics; get smart about AI
Q: I am freaked out about all the talk of microplastics everywhere.
Jennifer McDaniel
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
March 25AccidentsAt about 7:10 a.m., Zach Sobba, 34, Richmond, was driving a 2017 Chevy Equinox eastbound in the 4500 block of Douglas Road, Lane, when he struck a deer in the roadway.
OU athletes earn scholar honors
Ottawa University had 19 student-athletes named Daktronic Scholar Athletes for wrestling, basketball, and bowling.Men’s Wrestling (4): Angelo Reyes, Benjamin Pope, Braden Ledford, Jaron AlfWomen’s Wrestling (4): Abigail Sebesta, Darby Weidl, Livia Swift, Madelynn Griffin.Men’s Bowling (1): Jarett Gage.Women’s Bowling (2): Gabriella.
Celebrating ag’s impact focus of new public awareness campaign
An idea designed to shine a light on agriculture’s role in Franklin County has sparked a regional effort celebrating the contributions of local farmers and producers throughout a three-county area.Across Franklin, Anderson and Miami counties, brightly colored banners are posted as a reminder of agriculture’s role in local communities.
How processed foods wage war on your future; waist not, want not
Q: I’ve heard about all the horrible things that ultra-processed foods can do to you — but they are everywhere and tough to avoid.
Road work ahead
Beginning Monday, April 1, 17th Street will be closed to traffic at the Elm Street intersection.
Dillon to attend executive fire officer program
An Ottawa Fire Department administrator has been accepted into a national fire training program.The Ottawa Fire Department announced Thursday on its Facebook page interim Ottawa Fire Chief Shawn Dillon was accepted into the U.S.
Farm Bureau looking for century farm families for 2024 recognition
The Franklin County Farm Bureau Association wants to recognize local families whose farms have been a part of their legacy.
Purkeypile, Bones family honored as this week’s Do-Gooders
Unsung HeroOur Unsung Hero, Dallas Purkeypile has served the Ottawa community since November 2019 in his role as AdventHealth Ottawa President and CEO, leading his team through one of the nation’s most challenging health periods with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Choices can be important
It was quite a spring break for the Inbody family this year.