The building that houses Rex’s Barbershop, an Ottawa staple for over 60 years, will be under new ownership come the end of the month, current owner Suzanne Browning announced. Browning says her father, Rex Browning, opened his barbershop near the Kansas State Bank on Main Street in 1960.
It was an intense week in the Kansas Legislature, ending on April Fool’s Day. It turned out the joke was on legislators who had worked diligently just to be shut down.
During their April 6 meeting, Franklin County commissioners were briefed by County Financial Officer David Arteberry on options the County has for refinancing or paying off its outstanding debts. According to Arteberry, there are two public building bonds that will become callable to refinanced beginning in June, both of which were established in 2014.
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual fundraising auction from April 8 to 14, with items available for bidding to be on display at the PrimeTime Grille. The Chamber has decided to proceed with a virtual auction format, which was implemented last year due to the pandemic and received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the community.
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards Banquet at Ottawa University’s Schendel Conference Center on March 31. Over 250 people attended the event.
Wellsville’s newest Hall of Fame member has been a leader in education throughout her life. Dr.
Relief for Americans on the cost of energy, fuel and farming supplies does not appear to be on the horizon, a Kansas U.S. Senator said.
Wellsville USD 289 has been selected to receive one of 28 grants from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)’s Bureau of Waste Management, KDHE announced on Tuesday. The grants, which totaled over $436,000, will fund projects at municipalities and K-12 schools that include the use of recycled tire products, including playground surfacing and picnic tables.
The American Legion Boys State of Kansas has opened registration for its 2022 session. Registration will continue through the end of May, pending space availability.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — As Wyandotte County District Judge Bill Klapper wandered into his overflowing courtroom Monday before the start of a high-profile redistricting trial, he asked court observers and attorneys if they ever go to horse races.