Celebrating 30 years of the Duck Run
The Optimist Club awarded the Ottawa Commission with a Plaque of Appreciation for its support of the annual duck race fundraiser.
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Annual Christmas in July donation event starts
An annual fundraiser that’s grown the last three years, raising items for hospitalized patients, started this week at AdventHealth Ottawa.
Checking out the classics in Richmond
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Batish brings youthful approach to Braves
The Ottawa University men’s basketball program is taking a new approach with the hiring of Jamie Batish as the head coach.
A closer look at 4-H programs
When the annual county fair comes around, 4-H projects are finalized, judged and celebrated.
BBQ been a staple of fair for decades
The barbeque has been a staple of the Franklin County Fair for four decades. It is a day that the volunteer workers and the public look forward to each year at the fair.
National report findings on child well-being in Kansas
The good news from the annual Kids Count is Kansas ranks 14th overall in the U.S. in terms of child well-being with a reduction of children in single parent families.
School ends and starts right back up again
Franklin County school districts release information for the new school year.
1st year participants: participation medals
Inspiration Award Winner
OU men bowlers add transfers
The Ottawa University men’s bowling team signed a pair of standouts for the 2025-26 season.