Summer police programs announced
Ottawa’s police chief announced the start of two highly-anticipated programs offered through the department.
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Intense rain causes flooding
Flooding brought a lot of debris down the Marais des Cygnes getting caught by the Main Street bridge. The collection of debris down river this past week was due to the excessive rain that passed through Franklin County.
City band is back for another concert series
By McKenna Nease mnease@cherryroad.com Ottawa City Band’s summer concert series are back and playing at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium each Tuesday night until mid-July. The… Login to continue reading Login…
Arrows’ roster being tweaked in early season
The Ottawa Arrows’ roster will be influx through the first part of the season.
Dramatic finish to Vikings state title
A state championship hung in the balance for the Central Heights boys track team with one event remaining in the 2A State Track Meet Saturday in Wichita.
Commission approves sign addition
Ottawa’s commission voted to support a request from Jarred Sterling with the help of Ottawa Main St. Association (OMSA) to install an illuminated sign in the window of his business, which is one of the historically registered sites in downtown Ottawa, located at 120 W. 2nd St.
Commission approves TV advertisement
Ottawa Main Street Association (OMSA) requested support funding from the commission to run advertisements on Kansas City, FOX Channel 4, that serves to promote tourism to the town.
Celebrating Literature Festival supporters
This past May 14, the 23rd annual Franklin County Children’s Literature Festival (Lit Fest) was held on the Ottawa University (OU) campus. This event is open, and free, to all Franklin County children in third-fifth grades.
Approved grants to help truant youth
Two grants were approved by the Franklin County Commission.