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The Wellsville Police Department responded to the following calls for service from Sept.

MANHATTAN – A Kansas State University program that aims to improve the health of Kansans by increasing access to locally grown foods is rolling out a welcome mat to residents wanting to become involved in the effort.Rebecca McMahon, administrator of the Local Food System program, said the group will be hosting 12 roundtable, discussion sessions in November to gather feedback from Kansans on what they think is needed to overcome challenges in their local food system.McMahon said a local food system includes everything that is part of ensuring that people have the food they need to survive, including production, processing, distribution, consumption and food waste management.“We want to hear about real-life experiences of individuals across the state, both the successes they have experienced and the challenges they have faced,” McMahon said.The schedule of community discussions includes:Nov.

The Franklin County Farm Bureau is joining other Kansas counties in a friendly competition to fight hunger in Kansas through the End Hunger Food Drive sponsored by Kansas Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau Financial Services and K-State athletics.

By Jennifer McDanielOttawa Herald Change would align local ordinance with state law A request by local liquor store owners to expand Sunday sales is under… Login to continue reading Login…

By the Herald Staff Franklin County law enforcement are once again partnering with local faith-based organizations to host the fourth-annual Faith and Blue weekend. This… Login to continue reading Login…

Sept. 6 3:06 a.m. 930 S. Lincoln St., medical assist 7:42 a.m. 1330 Dogwood St., EMS call 10:13 a.m. 1527 S. Twyman St., medical assist… Login to continue reading Login…