Snow flurries seen in parts of Kansas but Ottawa stays dry
State climatologist Mary Knapp notes only light snow flurries near Gardner and Shawnee while Ottawa residents should not expect snow soon. Daytime temps will stay in the high 40s with nights near 8 degrees, though dry air limits moisture for any snowfall.
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Forecast for week hints at fog and ice conditions
Weather brief notes a mix of light snow and fog with ice risks this week. Expert Knapp says snowfall this year inspires winter ambiance rather than travel disruption, though roadways can become treacherous quickly. Residents excited by a few flakes.
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Ottawa Miracles volley drills in Mid-State Christian league
Ottawa Miracles private and homeschooled students drill Monday at Don Woodward Community Center in Ottawa. The group competes in the Mid-State Christian league against Fort Scott Chanute Pittsburg and Columbus Christian school teams.
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Don Woodward Community Center
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Private home schooled students form Ottawa Miracles team
A group of private and home schooled students from Bethel Christian Academy and Ottawa Christian Academy formed the Ottawa Miracles to mirror teamwork and strength of the 1980 U S Olympic hockey story. Coach Brandy Shoemaker said the program offers physical education and competitive athletics, inspired by the movie Miracle.
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Courtney Seavues
Herald
Ottawa
U.S
Brandy
Bethel Christian Academy
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Montana Road
Shoemaker
Trees for Troops brings Christmas trees to service members
Area farm Memory Lane Tree Farm in Rantoul participates in Trees for Troops, donating trees through the Kansas Christmas Tree Growers Association. The fourth annual effort supplied more than 16,000 trees from 800 farms across 30 states, with recipients at Ellsworth Air Force Base in North Dakota and Fort Riley in Kansas.
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Peckham
Kansas Christmas Tree Growers Association
Ellsworth Air Force Base
North Dakota
Fort Riley
Kansas
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