Community Calendar
March 1 8 a.m.
Jennifer McDaniel
Stauffer to head Ottawa Main Street Association
The Ottawa Main Street Association has announced that Sara Stauffer has been named director of the Ottawa Main Street Association.Stauffer previously served as the interim director for the organization and has previously served as president.Stauffer brings a wealth of experience and a keen understanding of community development, officials said, noting her passion for creating vibrant and inclusive spaces aligned perfectly with the vision the current OMSA board has set for downtown Ottawa.“I am confident Sara will be a tremendous asset to our community,” Riley Browning, barber and owner of Browning Barbering and OMSA board member, said.
Spring break kicks off early in Franklin County schools
While it may be a few weeks until it is officially spring, Franklin County school districts will be getting a jump on spring break next week.In the USD 290-Ottawa School District, students will start their spring break early as there is no school Friday, March 8.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from Feb.
Ask Amy: Husband’s love has hit a wrinkle
Dear Amy: My wife of 40 years is a beautiful woman and always has been.When younger, she turned many heads.
Hearing scheduled for man accused in newborn’s death
A Richmond man arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder in the death of his newborn son is scheduled to be in Franklin County District Court next week.According to court documents, Jason P.
Wellsville Police Department
The Wellsville Police Department reported the following calls for service from Feb.
Library lore
Once the richest man in the world, Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) donated a substantial portion of his fortune to the construction of more than 2,500 libraries around the world.
Chiefs parade atmosphere goes from celebration to sadness for Ottawa resident
Betty Birzer was having lunch with her youngest daughter, Jaime, who had flown into Kansas City the night before to attend the Chiefs’ celebration parade with her mom.
Wrong-way wreck results in injuriesBy the Herald News Staff
A Missouri woman was injured Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle accident after driving the wrong way on Interstate 35 just south of Neosho Road.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Nissan XTerra driven by Gabrielle N.