Ottawa community events and meetings schedule
Seasonal notices list a packed day of activities in Ottawa including morning chair exercises at the Ottawa Senior Center and toddler programs at the Ottawa Library, plus a noon art exhibit at Carnegie Cultural Center and a 2 p.m. movie at Washburn Towers. Evening offerings include bingo at VFW Post 5901, revival service at Pilgrim Bible Church, Optimist Club breakfast at Prairie Star, and support groups at the Elizabeth Layton Center and Eagle Hall with Narcotics Anonymous at Ottawa First United Methodist Church.
Ottawa recalling changes from 1960s to now
John Coen notes Ottawa remains a great home despite shifts caused by air conditioning cell phones and computers. He reflects on neighborly bonds from earlier decades and warns modern tech erodes direct contact while praising community responsibility toward youth. Coen, a Franklin County resident and banker, adds perspectives from his life.
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Ottawa
Washington, D.C
Pearl Harbor
County Commission Maintains Schedule With Mini Change
Franklin County commissioners keep meetings at 8 30 a m Wednesdays and set work study sessions every other Monday at 8 30 a m starting Jan 24. The shift raises total 24 sessions this year from 16. The change adjusts the weekly routine while preserving the same meeting cadence.
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Board of
Franklin County Commissioners
Commission
Homewood seeks township clerk as election filings fail
Homewood seeks a township clerk with a four year term but no candidates filed in the latest election. Franklin County officials said no one registered to run and two write ins showed no interest. The position requires residency in Homewood Township and voter registration, with officials noting filling such spots is increasingly common. A preliminary hearing is set for 9 a.m. March 11.
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Homewood
Franklin County
Shaun Perry
Lisa Johnson
Perry
Johnson
Homewood Township
Community Event Schedule for Friday Morning
Friday events include Tai Chi for Arthritis at Washburn Towers at 9 00 a m Craft Club at Wellsville City Library at 9 30 a m Storytime at Ottawa Library at 10 00 a m Bingo at Ottawa Senior Center at 11 00 a m Noon to 1 00 p m Genealogy class at Pomona Community Library at 219 W A St Pomona and more public program details.
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Washburn Towers
Fifth and Main Streets
Ottawa
Wellsville City Library
W. Sixth St
Wellsville
Pomona Community Library
W. A St
Pomona
Weekend events schedule at Ottawa and area
Weekend listings include a 7am Ottawa Masonic Temple breakfast at 422 S. Main St Ottawa a 1pm Turkey Hunting Workshop at Anderson County Junior Senior High School Garnett a 4pm Leadership Franklin County Fundraiser at Buzzards Pizza Pomona 6pm Ralph Roe buck Family Benefit at Ottawa VFW Post 5901 3499 N U S 59 Ottawa 630pm Annual Chamber Banquet and Silent Auction Sacred Heart Parish Center Ottawa 630pm The Gentle Hearts concert at New Life in Christ Church Ottawa.
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Anderson County Junior- Senior High School
W. K-31
Garnett
Ralph Roebuck
Ottawa
VFW
N. U.S
Sacred Heart Parish Center
S. Cedar St
Gentle Hearts
New Life In
Christ Church
N. Oak, Ottawa
Evening events and meetings listed for Ottawa area
January 21 features a 6 p.m. chicken fried steak dinner at Eagles Hall 524 East 15th Street Ottawa and a 7 p.m. Midwest Wrestling Alliance show at National Guard Armory 208 West 17th Street Ottawa. Noon Alcoholics Anonymous Ottawa Group meets at First Baptist Church Fourth and Hickory Ot, followed by an 8 p.m. Alcoholics meeting the text notes.
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Eagles Hall
15Th St
Ottawa
National Guard Armory
W. 17Th St
Alcoholics Anonymous
First Baptist Church
Fourth and Hickory Streets
Fourth and
Hickory Streets
Keep It Simple AA Meeting in Ottawa
January 22 to 23 Sunday 10 a.m. at Franklin County Mental Health Center basement 204 East 15th Street Ottawa.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Franklin County Mental Health Center
E. 15Th St
Ottawa
Hearing delayed for Ottawa man in manslaughter case
A 22 year old Ottawa man accused of involuntary manslaughter after a one vehicle wreck in September will delay public hearing. Canon S Genzer’s preliminary hearing at Franklin County District Court was scheduled for Friday but has been rescheduled according to Franklin County Attorney Heather Jones.
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Franklin County
Roger Shambaugh
Genzer
Thomas J. Yohe
Ottawa
Canon S. Genzer
Franklin County District Court
Heather Jones
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Carnegie Cultural Center
S. Main St
Mallory
Ottawa Senior Center
Hickory St
Fifth and
Main Streets
Kanza Park
11Th and Elm Streets
Pilgrim Bible Church
12Th and
Cedar Streets
Optimist Club
Prairie Star
E. Logan St
Don Woodward Community Center
E. Third St
Al-Anon
Ottawa Family Group
Elizabeth Layton
Center For Hope and Guidance Administrative
Eagles
First United Methodist Church
Fourth St
John Coen
Ottawa Library
Ottawa Masonic Temple Association
Ottawa Masonic Hall
Buzzard’s Pizza
E. Franklin St
Calvary Baptist Preschool
Beka
Christian Environment
Calvary Baptiste Church
W. Seventh
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Aenars Limited
S. Main
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