Franklin County Fair MONDAY, JULY 14 9 a.m.–11 p.m. 4-H Foods, Enter and Judge at Designated Times, Celebration Hall 1 p.m.

By McKenna [email protected] When the annual county fair comes around, 4-H projects are finalized, judged and ...

MANHATTAN- It’s county fair season in Kansas, and while local events are a great way to enjoy the sun and time with friends, heat can be an invisible bandit for livestock.

Sitting on the grass along the entrance to the Osawatomie City Golf Course, 2-year-old Noah Casares was curious about a ...

The barbeque has been a staple of the Franklin County Fair for four decades. It is a day that the volunteer workers and the public look forward to each year at the fair.

Terri Chartier became President of the Ottawa Rotary Club for a year-long term. She just finished serving a year long ...

Trina Lacey, Franklin County Agricultural Society (FCAS) President, is heavily involved in the Franklin County Fair and helped renovate the hog barn.

In 1865, the Annual Franklin County Fair had it’s first year, and this year it’s turning 160 as the fairgrounds fill with 4-H competitors, supportive friends, family, travelers and community ...

Ottawa American Legion By Greg MastThe Ottawa [email protected] The Ottawa Arrows participate in the FIKE Tournament to prepare for the postseason. The wood bat Legion tourney runs ...

Franklin County increased pay for employees and approved a disaster declaration from a weather event.

The water boil advisory sent on June 24 is officially no longer needed in Lane.

By McKenna Nease [email protected] July 9 2-3 p.m. Creative Writing Club at the Ottawa Library, 105 S. Hickory St, in the children’s activity room. Geared… ...