Ottawa High School Boys Basketball Praised for Strong Season
The Ottawa High School boys basketball team enjoyed a standout season and a state tournament berth, finishing 16-7 after a 63-46 first round loss to Topeka Highland Park. The piece acknowledges 10 OHS wrestlers at state and praises Baldwin and Wellsville teams as well as Waverly’s 1A berth, urging community support for all youth athletes and students.
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Topeka Highland Park
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Sabetha
Salina
Wellsville
Waverly
Ottawa High School
Open admissions policy challenged by Kansas House action
Guest editors argue the open admissions policy is outdated. The Kansas House approved a qualified admissions bill setting minimum standards for high school graduates seeking admission to one of six state universities, sending the measure to the Senate. Supporters call it a landmark end to universal admission, claiming it will better match student readiness and conserve state resources.
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Kansas House
Kansas Senate
Kansas
Ride on rail trail sparks taxfunded land debate
Editor John Montgomery enjoyed a bicycle ride on a rail trail amid criticism that confiscated land and millions in taxpayer dollars funded the project. A reader praises the Ottawa alternative high school for helping a student earn a regular diploma, noting it saved them from dropping out.
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John Montgomery
It's Your Quarter Thanks to Karen Cain and drill team
A reader expresses appreciation for Karen Cain for patience and kindness with a child. They acknowledge drill team professionalism, preparation, and costumes, urging audience respect and continued support. If not satisfied, readers can simply turn off the program.
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Karen Cain
It’s Your Quarter call-in forum seeks nightly participation
Readers encouraged to join the community forum It’s Your Quarter by calling 2424700 during specified hours 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday and noon Saturday to 6 a.m. Monday Friday nights are excluded callers should speak clearly and slowly for clarity
Judge fumbles respect in Bonds divorce case
A columnist criticizes Judge Judith Kozleski for her ruling in Barry Bonds divorce, focusing on Sun Bonds as a stay-at-home mother. The piece questions alimony and child support, argues motherhood is unfairly undervalued, and urges couples to clearly define family roles before marrying.
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Bonds
San Francisco Giants
Sun Bonds
Florida
Atherton
Calif
Superior Court
Judith Kozleski
Sun
Kozloski
Mrs. Bonds
42Nd Street
Girl Scout program thriving in Ottawa community
A community letter celebrates growing Girl Scout enrollment in Ottawa with 14 troops, sharing experiences of a first year leader. It highlights parent and volunteer support, friendship building, and the call to recruit more adults, offering contact for involvement and training.
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Ottawa
Bloom
Drew
Girl Scouts
Kansas Prairie Spirit Trail gains advocates and plans
Karl Brecheisen of Stroudsburg, Pa praises the Prairie Spirit Trail in Kansas urging Franklin County commissioners to finish the Welda to Ottawa segment. He notes tourism, biking experiences, and potential bed and breakfast needs while citing magazine studies on trail economic impact and home buyer preferences.
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Welda
Garnett
Ottawa
Richmond
Kansas Magazine
Franklin County
Karl Brecheisen
Stroudsberg
OMS lunch service praised at Ottawa Middle School
Jessica Sylvester and Ryan Carlson lead readers in thanking Ottawa Middle School food service for the year. Marcia Servatius and the lunch team are praised for improving offerings including two entrees, an a la carte option, and a soup salad and sandwich bar.
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Ottawa Middle School
Closing of our ballpark hurts Richmond kids
A ninth year old Central Heights School fourth grader argues that a single careless adult has ended the town’s beloved softball field, saying laws must protect all, not favor one. He notes summer joy, sports for many kids, and questions the fairness of the legal system in losing a longtime community space.
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Richmond
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