Arbor Day was celebrated in the community by adding a new Red bud tree to Forest Park.

Baker University sophomore Jimmy Dorsey whips a pass to a teammate Monday against Ottawa University. Dorsey scored four points and had three assists. (Photo by Greg Mast/The Ottawa Herald).

By Greg Mast The Ottawa Herald A new era is being ushered in for the Ottawa University women’s basketball team. A near brand ...

The Ottawa High School football team is back in the second round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

As autumn is in full swing, tree leaves in the area start to change to their vibrant colors before they lose their leaves, as ...

There are many items on the ballot for the election Tuesday, including school board seats, city commission, other board seats, public notices and mayoral votes.

By Betty Birzer By Betty [email protected] Continuing to recognize our Veterans as unsung heroes, this week’s “Donuts for Do-Gooders” is Christian Aden. Currently serving on the ...

Main Street between Fourth and Sixth streets was closed to traffic on Halloween night as the community gathered to celebrate ...

The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce hosts it’s Friday Coffee at Kansas Tread and Tire Auto Shop, run by Sarah and Braydon Ansel and is one of the newest businesses in Ottawa.

The West Franklin boys cross country team made history with its third-place team finish and two top 20 individual finishes in ...

By Greg MastThe Ottawa [email protected] Competing in a state championship event is something to cherish. “The state championships are a test for only those ...

Ottawa High School junior Nora Graham finished 31st at the 4A State meet with a time of 21:11.96 in Wamego. (Ottawa High School).