Herald wins third straight Kansas press sweepstakes award
The Herald staff secured a third consecutive sweepstakes prize at the Kansas Press Association convention in Topeka. Managing editor Tommy Felts, sports editor Greg Mast, and multimedia editor Bobby Burch highlighted the paper’s dozen plus honors and ongoing commitment to quality community journalism.
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Square Fair at Courthouse Square to be held Saturday
Coming event announced for Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm at Courthouse Square in Garnett. The Gar nett location hosts the community square fair with activities and vendors.
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Out and About event listing contact details
Ottawa Herald Out and About calendar highlight information provided for inquiries. Contact Neil Stockdall for pricing at 785 242 4700 or nstockdall ottawaherald.com for submission details and rates.
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Local Weather Today and Thursday Outlook
Local weather provides SSE winds at 5 mph with gusts to 9 mph. Thursday forecast shows a high of 78 and a low of 57 with continued mild conditions.
Friday Thunderstorms Forecast With Light SE Winds
A Friday forecast calls for thunderstorms with southeast winds around 5 mph and gusts near 7 mph. The brief storm risk may affect outdoor plans and travel late in the day. Local authorities advise remaining alert for sudden weather changes and seeking shelter during any lightning activity.
Unusually Wide Temperature Swing Across States Sunday
National Weather Service report notes extreme highs and lows in the lower 48 towns. Temperatures reached 93 degrees in Phoenix Arizona while Hettinger North Dakota and Pine Ridge South Dakota saw 20 degrees.
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Community Event Schedule for Wellsville Ottawa and Williamsburg
A local activity rundown lists line dancing at Wellsville Nutritional Center 10 to 11. Storytime at Ottawa Library 10 to 10:30. Story Hour at Williamsburg Community Library 10:30 to 11:30. Books and Babies at Ottawa Library 11 to 11:30. Readings set across multiple sites include Seventh and Main in Wellsville and 105 S. Hickory Street in Ottawa.
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Ottawa area meetings and events snapshot
A compact notice lists 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. bingo at VFW Post 5901, 3499 N U S 59 Ottawa. 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Harrison Township Fire Station at Lincoln Ottawa Harrison Fire District. noon to 1 p.m. Rotary Club at Ottawa University. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Grief and Loss Support Group.
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May 7 Community Info Sessions In Ottawa Pomona
May 7 events include Midland Care Connection at 635 S Main St Ottawa from 6 30 p m to 8 p m guiding information for families with Elizabeth Layton Center at 2537 Eisenhower Rd Ottawa and a Pomona City Council session at Pomona Community Building 219 Jefferson St Pomona with details for residents seeking guidance and council business.
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Community events schedule highlights Ottawa and nearby towns
A compact list of daily activities across Pomona Richmond Ottawa and Wellsville including Bunco Story Time Farmers Market Quilt Ministry Kids Bible Club Walk Run group Franklin County meetings Breast Cancer support Brown Bag Books and City Council sessions with venues and times.
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May 8 Community Meetings List
May 8 events include AWANA at Ottawa Bible Church 1623 S Poplar St 7 to 8 PM Ottawa City Planning Commission at Ottawa City Hall 101 S Hickory St 7 to 8 PM Rural Water District No 4 at 1506 Old U S 50 Williamsburg and WFI Post 5901 plus Ladies Auxiliary at Ottawa VFW Post 5901 3499 N U S 59.
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Things to Do in Ottawa and Nearby Areas
A list of afternoon and evening activities across Ottawa and Wellsville, including Pomona Library programs, Mexican Train Dominoes, a Fundamentals of the Faith seminar, VFW and Optimist events, Kiwanis and Soroptimist meetings, Veterans Corner at the recreation center, Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1472 at Hart Field, and Ottawa Shrine events at the Masonic Temple.
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Bikini Body Workout and Cargotec 5K Run in Ottawa
Ad brief lists two events in Ottawa. A Bikini Body Workout on May 10 at 7:30 p.m. costs $15 at the door with proceeds to a charity. A Cargotec 5K walk run is scheduled for May 18 with 7 to 7:45 a.m. registration at 415 E. Dundee. The Eagles Auxiliary holds a by laws reading May 16 at 7:30 p.m. for proposed changes.
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