Four men have been charged with cyberattacks on energy sector facilities around the world — including Wolf Creek nuclear plant in Burlington, Kansas. The unsealing of indictments comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Moscow.
During their March 23rd meeting, Franklin County commissioners approved a proposal to provide premium pay to employees who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic. The one-time payment, which will use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is available to all county employees who worked during the time period of March of 2020 to February 28, 2022.
The City of Ottawa will be conducting a citywide clean-up weekend next Friday nd Saturday for residents living within the city limits. Dumpsters will be available 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
The AdventHealth Ottawa Auxiliary funded the purchase of three lightweight wheelchairs for the hospital’s emergency and ambulatory surgery departments. The auxiliary, which is made up entirely of volunteers, raises money each year to fund projects that go directly back to the hospital and serve the community.
During its March 21 study session, the Ottawa City Commission began interviewing candidates to fill an empty seat left by the resignation of Tom Weigand. Each of the three candidates interviewed were asked the same questions, although some follow-up questions may vary. Candidates’ answers will be summarized below, along with a brief description of their role in the Ottawa community:
March is women’s history month, and to celebrate, the Ottawa Herald has compiled a list of notable women who have impacted Ottawa and Franklin County. A special thank you to the Franklin County Historical Society, which provided most of the information for this article. The women below are listed chronologically by birth year:
WICHITA, Kansas — Kate Webb and her 2-year-old son, Teddy, sat in the children’s section of Wichita’s Advanced Learning Library watching an educational video about animal sounds on a brightly colored monitor.
Imagine if the walls of your living room were neon pink - or your house, shutters and all, was painted pitch black – it would certainly change the mood, wouldn’t it? Most people can remember the color of their childhood bedroom, whether with fondness or disgust, pretty easily when asked, too. It’s safe to say that while we may not think about it much, paint plays an important role in our lives. And when it’s time for a fresh coat, Heidi Kingslover at Ottawa Paint, Frames & Décor has got you covered – no pun intended.
Legislative Update Senate Bill 282 started out as an Aviation Tax Credit bill. It passed out of the Tax Committee last year and was amended on the Senate floor.
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce held a Chamber Coffee on Friday morning to introduce Prairie Paws Animal Shelter’s new executive director, Vanessa Cowie. She replaces Melissa Reed, who left the position to serve as City Clerk.