Black Friday sales kick off holiday shopping rush
Sample said business was busier than usual at Garnett and Ottawa stores as doors opened at 8 a.m. shoppers waited outside. Nathan Boyd of Boyd's Furniture reported early deals drawing crowds before Black Friday, with more buyers expected today for Christmas gifts. Shoppers like Stanley aimed for big discounts though noting the day can be stressful yet rewarding when gifts are opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sample
Garnett
Sandy
Ottawa
Nathan Boyd
Boyd
S. Main St
Sears
Stanley
School discipline debated as parents challenge detentions
District officials defend in school penalties arguing detentions teach responsibility while parents worry about overreach. Shapley describes repeated lunch detentions for her son amid accusations of targeting. Superintendent Katt says detentions are minor and necessary, with expulsion as a last resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaefer
Kyle
Shapley
Dean Katt
Katt
Forum Set For Senate District A Candidates Forum
A forum for candidates to succeed Sen Derek Schmidt is planned for 6:30 p.m. next Tuesday at Garnett Inn Suites and RV Park Garnett Kansas 109 Prairie Plaza Road on U S 169. Schmidt of the 15th District will become attorney general in January with at least five candidates, including Jim Robinson of Williamsburg, running to replace him. A district convention on December 11 will determine the next senator as Republican party officials select the nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derek Schmidt
Garnett Inn, Suites and RV Park
Prairie Plaza Road
Garnett
U.S. 169
Schmidt
Williamsburg
Homewood
Franklin County
Jim Robinson
Coats Needed as ECKAN and Royal Cleaners Run Drive
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp partners with Royal Cleaners Ottawa for a third year to collect clean and distribute winter coats. Donations of children's coats in all sizes are requested. drop sites include Walmart Ottawa and Orscheln Farm & Home Ottawa. Monetary gifts support coat distribution and are tax deductible. Franklin County residents may visit the Community Center for winter coats during weekday hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central
Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
Royal Cleaners
Ottawa
Walmart
S. Princeton St
Orscheln Farm & Home
ECKAN
Eckan. Org
Franklin County
Ottawa Library Food Drive Lets Fines Be Waived
Ottawa Library accepts cans for overdue fines from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Each can equals 50 cents toward an outstanding balance, with donated food going to East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Library
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Associated Press
David A. Flores
Ottawa Herald
Senate
Wercey Paral Aie
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!