Solar solutions: Orion hosts open house to address opposition concerns to proposed solar farm
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Williamsburg man injured during Saturday morning break-in
An elderly Franklin County man was hurt after two individuals broke into his Williamsburg home early Saturday morning.The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said shortly after 6 a.m.
County now taking 2024 dust control applications
Franklin County is currently accepting applications for its 2024 dust control program.The county offers residents the opportunity to have a magnesium chloride dust control material applied to their county road.
Multi-county pursuit ends in Pomona man’s arrest
A Pomona man led law enforcement officers on a pursuit last week that ended in Douglas County.The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said the pursuit began shortly before 10 p.m.
Sales tax revenue: AdventHealth Ottawa officials explain use of last year’s funds, plans for 2024
Franklin County commissioners learned last week how AdventHealth Ottawa spent its portion of last year’s county sales tax revenue and where hospital administrators see that funding going in 2024.
Commissioners met with AdventHealth Ottawa President and CEO Dallas Purkeypile, chief financial officer Shawn Perry and Ransom Memorial Hospital Board Chairperson Janet Peters during their March 6 meeting.
Purkeypile to leave AdventHealth Ottawa for Overland Park facility
AdventHealth has named Dallas Purkeypile president and CEO of AdventHealth South Overland Park, a 45-bed and growing, multi-specialty inpatient facility.
Local man accused of child pornography, exploitation charges
An Ottawa man could be facing life in prison after he was arrested on suspicion of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a child.According to court documents, Nicholas J.
Wenyika steps down as Ottawa University president
After six years at the helm of Ottawa University’s local campus, Dr. Reggies Wenyika, has stepped down from the role.