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City employees honored for service
Earlier this month, the Ottawa City Commission joined the League of Kansas Municipalities in recognizing 14 city employees for their continuous service to their community. Combined, those employees have given a total of 230 years of service and experience to the City of Ottawa and its residents.
FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
The Franklin County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Nov. 24-28.

Gollier Building updates, hospital improvements discussed at RMH board meeting
If all goes as planned, the first phase of The Gollier Building could be open in late-December, AdventHealth Ottawa officials told Ransom Memorial Hospital Board members earlier this month. The building, located at 901 S.

Scott to retire, open house planned
An open house is planned for Kent Scott, soil conservation technician with the Franklin County Natural Resource and Conservation Service from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Dec.
More concerns, questions raised during RMH board meeting
Local residents directly affected by the fallout from a contract dispute between AdventHealth Ottawa and a group of local physicians are still demanding answers from hospital officials as an estimated 40-plus people attended the Ransom Memorial Hospital Board meeting Thursday afternoon at the hospital.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents, accidents and arrests from Nov. 20-23.
OTTAWA FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Ottawa Fire Department reported the following calls for service from Nov. 14-20.
OTTAWA POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Ottawa Police Department reported the following arrests from Nov. 7-18.