Legislature busy looking at bills
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.
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Ottawa Chamber hosts coffee to introduce new Prairie Paws Exec. Director
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.
Betty Birzer reflects on 25 years as a Realtor in Ottawa
After 25 years as a Realtor, Betty Birzer is once again giving back to the community she loves so dearly. This time, she’ll be donating $250 to Hope House for every home she sells in 2022.
Ottawa City Commission Recap: March 16
During the March 16 Ottawa City Commission meeting, Director of Utilities Dennis Tharpe apologized for what he called between community members and authorities regarding a city ordinance. According to Tharp, community members have approached him and commissioners to express their concerns about a new ordinance requiring the removal of artificial decorations at the cemetery starting March 1.
Central Heights partners with New Horizon Ranch for “New Heights” educational enrichment program
Central Heights School District and New Horizon Ranch in Rantoul have partnered to create an educational enrichment program called New Heights, which serves middle and high school students in the district by teaching them valuable life lessons using New Horizon’s therapeutic horses.
Not Lost Brewing hosts St. Patrick’s Day, anniversary celebration
Not Lost Brewing held a joint 3rd anniversary/St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Thursday night with the Ottawa Chamber. Special menu items included green beer and slushies, served in limited-edition anniversary glasses. Photos by Marissa Ventrelli, The Ottawa Herald.
One injured in accidental shooting Thursday morning
A 24-year-old man was injured with an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound in the late afternoon hours on March 17, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department says. According to FCSO, the incident occurred in the 2400 block of Labette Road around 11:40 am.
Franklin County Commission Recap: March 16
During the March 16 Franklin County Commission meeting, commissioners heard from Public Works Director David Lee about several projects his department would like to have approved as spring begins. The first order of business Lee mentioned was approving a public hearing to consider vacating a section of Alabama Road that belongs to a private landowner.
Ottawa Chamber joins new Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas health insurance program
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce has joined the Chamber Blue of Kansas Association Health Plan (AHP), a new health insurance program created through a partnership between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas and the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas (CCEKS).
Alpha Delta members to attend state convention
Sigma Chapter Alpha Delta Kappa Teacher’s Organization met Tuesday, March 8, at First Baptist Church Parlor, Ottawa. The program was held in the church sanctuary.