Empty nest shifts shape of marriage for couples
A Kansas State University couple reflects on life after children leave home. Family expert Rebecca McFarland notes this “empty nest” can bring loneliness or renewed closeness, urging couples to reassess goals and seek new roles to stay connected as they reach the second half of marriage.
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Courtney Servaes
Herald
Phil Messenger
Kansas State University
Messenger
Ottawa
Rebecca McFarland
Family and Consumer Sciences
Frontier Extension District No. 11
McFarland
Fire at Ottawa Middle School Sparks Quick Firefighting Response
Ottawa firefighters responded to a small blaze at Ottawa Middle School on Wednesday afternoon. The fire started in the southeast corner shortly after 4 p.m. and was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Middle School
Longtime Ottawa principal Nancy Johnson resigns from Eisenhower
Nancy Johnson announced at the Ottawa School District board meeting that she will retire at the end of the school year. She has served over 30 years in the district, including 15 years at Eisenhower Elementary, and has worked part time since April to save district funds amid more than 700000 in cuts. Johnson will finish her contract in June, with Renee Crenshaw filling in when absent.
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Courtney Servaes
Herald
Ottawa
Nancy Johnson
Eisenhower
Dean Katt
Johnson
Renee Crenshaw
Winter hazards linger after storm passes
Meagan Patton-Paulson reports that despite the storm ending, frigid conditions continue. The National Weather Service warns of subzero wind chills this week, while Franklin County Health Director Midge Ransom urges caution and skin protection during outdoor activities to avoid frostbite or frostnip.
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National Weather Service
Midge Ransom
Franklin County Health Department
Rawson
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