FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service on Dec. 19.
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A childhood Christmas memory
In the late-1950s and early-1960s after Ottawa school students would get out for Christmas break at noon - and we wouldn’t go back until Jan. 2 - we would start making luminaries with sandwich sacks, sand and candles along with our neighbors in the 13th and 14th blocks of South Oak. My brother, David, and I would take the luminaries and put them on the driveway and our curbs. After it got dark, everyone in the neighborhood would light them. We would also bake cookies, too. Along with our parents, we would go and see our Ottawa or Garnett grandparents. - Marsha Hermreck, Ottawa
5 ways to support small businesses this holiday shopping season
Small businesses long have been the heart and soul of local communities. There is something to be said about being on a first-name basis with a local restaurateur or another small business owner, as such familiarity often translates into exemplary service.
Letters to Santa
In the spirit of the season, we’re excited to share these heartwarming letters from Santa’s mailbag with Ottawa Herald readers. Letters submitted this year were written by students from Central Heights Elementary School as well as other local children who wanted to reach out to Santa before he hitched up his sleigh and headed off on his biggest night of the year.
K-State beef cattle update event set for Jan. 19
Kansas State University Research and Extension, Frontier District, will be hosting a beef cattle update meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Overbrook Livestock Commission Co., 305 1st St., in Overbrook. A chili supper will kick off the evening, followed by presentations from Jaymelynn Farney, a southeast area extension beef systems specialist who will discuss making cost-efficient mineral selections for the cowherd and the importance of Vitamin A, especially with droughty forages.
Lawmakers release $15 million to build south-central Kansas psychiatric hospital
TOPEKA - Republican and Democratic legislative leaders joined with Gov. Laura Kelly to unanimously endorse allocation of $15 million for planning of a minimum 50-bed psychiatric hospital likely to be located in Sedgwick County.
Candlelight services planned today at several local, area churches
Christmas Eve services will be observed at several local and area churches later today. The following is a listing of churches and their service times.
Welch’s impact goes beyond court
Buddy Welch’s voice echoed in the ears of many Central Heights students beyond their high school years. The legendary teacher, coach and administrator touched many lives throughout his 48-year stint in the school district.
New legislation could hold social media responsible for reporting known drug sales
A U.S. Senator has announced new bipartisan legislation aimed at holding social media companies accountable for reporting all illegal fentanyl activity on their platforms to law enforcement officials.
5 ways to support small businesses this holiday shopping season
Small businesses long have been the heart and soul of local communities. There is something to be said about being on a first-name basis with a local restaurateur or another small business owner, as such familiarity often translates into exemplary service.