By McKenna [email protected] When the annual county fair comes around, 4-H projects are finalized, judged and ...

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.

Ottawa American Legion By Greg MastThe Ottawa [email protected] The Ottawa Arrows participate in the FIKE Tournament to prepare for the postseason. The wood bat Legion tourney runs ...

Franklin County Fair MONDAY, JULY 14 9 a.m.–11 p.m. 4-H Foods, Enter and Judge at Designated Times, Celebration Hall 1 p.m.

Sitting on the grass along the entrance to the Osawatomie City Golf Course, 2-year-old Noah Casares was curious about a ...

In 1865, the Annual Franklin County Fair had it’s first year, and this year it’s turning 160 as the fairgrounds fill with 4-H competitors, supportive friends, family, travelers and community ...

By McKenna Nease [email protected] July 9 2-3 p.m. Creative Writing Club at the Ottawa Library, 105 S. Hickory St, in the children’s activity room. Geared… ...

Terri Chartier became President of the Ottawa Rotary Club for a year-long term. She just finished serving a year long ...

Franklin County increased pay for employees and approved a disaster declaration from a weather event.

Franklin County school districts release information for the new school year.

The water boil advisory sent on June 24 is officially no longer needed in Lane.

By Greg Mast The Ottawa Herald [email protected] Twin brothers Caleb and Carter Hepner experienced an all-star game in ...