Jennifer McDaniel

The anniversary of 100 consecutive Richmond Free Fairs in 2024 will have special recognition at the Richmond Community Museum when it opens for the summer on Saturday.

Ottawa motorists who often use the Dundee and North Mulberry Street intersection will need to find an alternate route this week.Ottawa city officials said the intersection is closed through Friday to relocate a water line across Mulberry Street, allowing for the reconstruction of the Mulberry and Dundee stormwater system.

The City of Ottawa unveiled a new alert system last week designed to keep residents updated with vital information during emergencies and critical events.City officials said the advanced city alert system was launched in collaboration with Everbridge, a cutting-edge platform designed to ensure efficient communication during events.

Ottawa city crews will begin collecting tree limbs which were knocked down by Sunday night’s thunderstorms.Limb collection begins Tuesday, May 28, and will continue through the week.

Budget season is already starting for Ottawa city commissioners who took their first look at the city’s stormwater utility fund during their May 8 meeting.Melanie Landis, city finance director, told commissioners they would be reviewing other specific city funds each week as they prepare to set the 2025 budget.

The Neosho County Community College Board of Trustees approved a budget amendment for the 2023-24 academic year and salary raises for employees during its regular May meeting Wednesday.Trustees approved increases in salaries for non-faculty employees, minimum salaries for management support staff, and revised the classification and pay for hourly, non-exempt employees prior to April 1.“I am proud of the fact that in the 21 years I have worked at NCCC we have been able to give a raise every year,” said Dr.