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This is National Chimney Safety Week and as the temperatures start to cool down, some people are thinking about cozying up to the fireplace on those chilly evenings. However, there are some things to think about as the fireplace season come around. When was your chimney cleaned last? Tommy Nelms, with the Chimney Safety Institute of America, says you need a chimney sweep: He also emphasizes the importance of only burning wood in a fireplace, not paper or other materials,
Ottawa High School has teamed up with Kansas State Bank again this year to present the Cyclone Student of the Week. Each week, students are nominated, then two are selected. Ottawa High Principal, Kelly Whitaker, tells us about the two students who received the honor this past week: Congratulations Channing and Kirstin. Keep up the good work and good luck the rest of the year!
Many drinking establishments around the State are in a dilemma. Fifty three counties in Kansas have a requirement that such establishments have 30% of their sale come from food. That requirement creates challenges for places, such as bars and breweries, where patrons aren’t always craving food. the owners of Not Lost Brewery in Downtown Ottawa face that dilemma. If they don’t get their sales up to 30% by February, they could lose their license. Owner Melanie Gentry says it would
the Cornstock Concert on the Hill returns today after a three year absence and the weather is going to be perfect. Incredible food, beer, vendors and musical talent. It will be held at Garnett Lake and feature the Roots and Boots tour of Sammy Kershaw: Aaron Tippin: and Collin Wray: Opening acts include Blane Howard, Reckless Kelly and Tyler Farr. Tickets are still available. KOFO’s Brad Howard will be broadcasting live from the event, from 2:00 to 5:00, so stop
Wellsville Days is going on in Downtown Wellsville today with a huge variety of activities planned for the day. It all starts with a 5K run/walk at 8:00. Immediately after the 5K, the Kiddie Parade. Kids are asked to start lining up at 8:30 at the elementary school. This year’s theme is “It’s a Pirates Life For Me”. The parade begins at 10:30, followed by the main parade, which has a couple very special guests. Event Sponsor, Natalie Patton: A
the first debate between the two major candidates for Kansas Governor was held at the Kansas State Fair. One of the topics debated was the elimination of the Food Sales Tax. Democratic incumbent Governor, Laura Kelly: Challenger Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt: KOFO will air the second portion of the debate on this week’s Community Perspective. Tune in tomorrow morning, Sunday, September 25th, at 8:04 to hear them debate a variety of topics facing the Kansas Legislature in the upcoming
If you use services provided by the Franklin County Health Department and you have to take the discounts because of your income, you many wonder if the Health Department just goes by what their clients tell them. During a recent Board of Health Meeting, there was an answer to that question. The County Commission also acts as the Board of Health. Assistant Health Department Director, Pam Harris, says there’s no snooping: Harris says the Health Department has a sliding income
Organizers of the Bad Astra Bike Race thought it was a great name for a gravel bike race and they are pretty sure that Bad Astra in Latin means “really cool bike race”. All kidding aside, the Bad Astra Bike Race is being held in Ottawa tomorrow, Saturday, September 24. One of the sponsors of the race, Jeff Carrol of Ottawa Bike and Trail, described the route the racers will take: Can’t make 100 miles in 12 hours? No problem,
The Franklin County Public Works Department is about to launch a Driving Training Program for employees who want to get their commercial driver license. During a Study Session of the Franklin County Commission. Public Works Director David Lee noted there are two parts to the program: Lee says the program is approved by the State and replaces a more informal program the department had up to now.