Ottawa City commissioners were expected to meet on Monday to discuss draft versions of two resolutions which, if adopted, would raise city wastewater and water rates later this year. During Monday’s study session, commissioners are expected to further discuss the need to raise utility rates as they have during several previous meetings.
A Pomona woman was arrested following a traffic stop in southern Jackson County, Kan., during the early morning hours on Dec. 29.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service on Jan. 6.
The Wellsville Police Department reported the following calls for service from Dec. 30-Jan.
interviews planned this week The West Franklin Board of Education has planned three special meetings this week to review superintendent applications and interview potential candidates in addition to the board’s regular January meeting. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m.
New grocery tax rate creates issues for some retailers The state’s new reduced sales tax rate on groceries is not just causing confusion for consumers, retailers statewide, including one Ottawa business, found a few bugs in the system when the new rate went into effect earlier this month. On Jan.
When it comes to the state’s new reduced sales tax rate on groceries, there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to knowing which foods qualify. And in some cases, it gets downright confusing trying to determine how the lower sales tax rate applies to foods found at the local grocery, deli or convenience store.
Storm sewer improvements to begin Monday Work to finish the Cedar and Oak streets storm sewer improvement project is scheduled to begin Monday. Ottawa city officials announced earlier this week Killough Construction crews will work from 7:30 a.m.
The Ottawa Police Department reported the following individuals were arrested between Dec. 19-Dec.
The Ottawa Fire Department reported the following calls for service from Dec. 28-Jan.