Ottawa University officials have announced the university recently received a $100,000 grant from the Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust through Bank of America. e grant will go toward the completion of the Advancing the Experience campaign launched in 2019.
By Marissa Ventrelli CherryRoad Media The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will begin offering VIN inspections on vehicles, beginning Monday. Out-of-state vehicles with a regular certificate of title as well as antique vehicles with a bill of sale or title can be inspected by staff.
It’s been years since Kim Finney joined a fellow seamstress, helping her turn scrap pieces of fabric into unexpected gifts for people she’d probably never meet. But knowing firsthand how meaningful the handcrafted, heart-shaped pillows are to someone recovering from surgery or undergoing medical treatment, Finney continues producing hundreds of custom- made cushions.
Nearly half of students qualify for low-cost meals Early enrollment numbers are showing a marginal increase this year in the Ottawa-USD 290 School District. And that’s good news for the district as Sept.
HUTCHINSON — Gov. Laura Kelly and Attorney General Derek Schmidt celebrated with rambunctious partisans at the campaign’s first debate Saturday while pointing to their own political accomplishments and heaping criticism on their main rivals in the November election for governor.
Bea Hughes, an 89-year-old North Dakota native, was chosen as this year’s Wellsville Days Grand Marshal. Hughes was born in Bowman, North Dakota and worked as a checker at a local grocery store, where she met her husband, Roger Hughes.
Ottawa firefighters Lt. Ben Jones, Nick Ferguson, Clint Roecker, Coleman Gavel and Conner Jones offered a moving tribute to the congregation of Grace Episcopal Church during a special presentation on Sunday, Sept. 11.
Ottawa Firefighter Nick Ferguson (left) and Ottawa Fire Captain Dustin Donovan hold a bell prior to the tolling of the bells. Traditionally, when a firefighter died in the line of duty, a special signal was sent out not only as a notification method, but as a sign of honor and respect. Photos by Jennifer McDanie/The Herald
The Ol’ Marais River Run kicks off its 35th year Friday night with its traditional cruise down Main Street featuring vehicles of all makes and models. The annual event is sponsored by the Over the Road Gang, a nonprofit organization comprised of approximately 30 families.