Traveling Christmas Memory From Ottawa Superintendent
In a first person account Ottawa schools superintendent Dean Katt recalls a Christmas trip from Ellis to Kenosha Wisconsin to visit relatives. He describes the cramped car ride the welcoming outside air the fireplace scent the snow covered landscape and the family greeting with hugs and homemade treats.
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Dean Katt
Ottawa
Brad
Diana
Ellis
Herald
Kenosha
Wisc
Holiday in lights features Cedar Street home display
The Ottawa Herald selects a 700 block South Cedar Street house for its multicolored lights and simple design as part of a 12 day Christmas home display showcase. Readers can nominate homes by calling (785) 242-4700 or emailing news@ottawaherald.com.
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Ottawa Herald
South Cedar Street
Ottawaherald
Ottawa Holiday Events Schedule in City Parks and Schools
At Forest Park 518 W Forest St Ottawa a 2 pm candy cane hunt for birth to 5 year olds and a 3 pm hunt for ages 6 to 10 with bags provided. 4:40 pm Christmas craft day at Richmond Public Library 107 EB Central Ave Tp.m. Central High School hosts a holiday concert 3521 Ellis Rd Richmond. 1 pm Ottawa High School winter concert Ottawa Municipal Auditorium 301 S Hickory St features band choir Cytones and a brass quartet. pm Second and fifth Christmas program Gardfield cho ral 1201 College St Ottawa.
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Forest Park
W. Forest St
Ottawa
Richmond Public Library
Central Ave
Ellis Road
Rich
Ottawa High School
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
S. Hickory St
Cytones
Brags
Storms freeze rural roads force school cancellations
Icy conditions linger as freez ing rain ends for now. Central Heights West Franklin and Garnett districts canceled classes while Ottawa and Wellsville stayed in session. Rural gravel roads remain unusually slick, prompting district checks before the decision.
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Central Heights
West Franklin
Garnett
Ottawa
Wellsville
West Franklin Usd 287
Dotson Bradbury
Bradbury
Story Time at the Depot Draws Ottawa Children
Shannon Leonard, Ottawa Library children's librarian, reads to a group at The Old Depot Museum. The event proceeds despite weather as Story Time at the Depot returns for another year.
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Shannon Leonard
Ottawa Library
Old Depot Museum
Angela Audiss
Ottawa
Joshua
Abigale
W. Tecumseh St
County eyes rise as distribution hub says official
Franklin County aims to strengthen its role as a national distributor within the next year or two. Ottawa and Franklin County leverage their central location, highways, and a rail line, attracting attention from Wal Mart and American Eagle. Tom Weigand of O FCED told county commissioners the council fields inquiries about new distribution centers.
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Cleon Rickel
O/FCED
Ottawa
Ottawa Smoking Ban Highlights Recreation Area Rules
Ottawa online story notes the city’s clean air ordinance affects ORC facilities including swimming pools, field stands and concession areas at Orlis Cox Complex. Enforcement challenges are acknowledged. signs will be posted and a designated smoking area may be created.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Recreation Commission Board
Orlis Cox Complex
Linda Spencer
Therron Dieckmann
ORC
Tony DeLaTorre
DeLaTorre
Ottawa Community Partnership Inc
Lincoln
Franklin County Historical Society marks 70 years with screening
The Franklin County para Society celebrates its 70th anniversary with a Nostalgic event at Crystal Plaza Ottawa at 1 p.m. Sunday. Attendees will watch The Plainsman with Gary Cooper, recalling a countywide gathering at the same theater.
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Historical Society
Franklin County Para Society
Crystal Plaza
S. Main
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