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Lt. Adam Weingartner doesn't want pride or convenience to endanger someone's life.

Members of the Ottawa Suzuki Strings - a musical institute of young violinists, violists and cellists - are hoping to have a little more jingle in their step this holiday season.

When Will Newhouse's Holstein cow gave birth to two calves, he saw something he didn't expect - three heads.

Appreciation. That's what some local arts advocates say they hope people gain during these tough economic times.

Several Ottawa businesses were vandalized Tuesday and early this morning, the latest in a number of break-ins recently seen throughout city.

Teachers make a difference. Even with limited supplies. Even with shrinking budgets.

Andrew Nitcher and Ed Thompson, both with the Ottawa utilities department, install a new induction street light Thursday near the intersection of First and Hickory streets.

Debbie Aubert had a vision for retirement. Less work. More time with family and friends.

When Ottawa businessman Gary Jones battled cancer between 2007 and 2009, it increased the health insurance premiums not only for his policy but for his employees as well.

Amy Morris knew she'd probably have to settle for a job she didn't love. But that's just the way it is with the economy, she says.

Libraries are an equalizer, Jenny Milliken says. "Everyone is afforded the opportunity to use library services, so one's economic status is not part of the equation," Milliken, director of Williamsburg Community Library, said.

God teaches important lessons during difficult times, Angela Glenn says. Lessons about frugality.

The Wednesday edition of The Ottawa Herald wona TMt arrive in area mailboxes until Thursday.

WICHITA a ' A cold shooting second half led to Ottawa University womena TMs basketball teama TMs 61-47 loss Saturday to Central Methodist at the Friends Classic.

WICHITA a ' The Ottawa University mena TMs cross-country team finished sixth and the women were eighth Saturday in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference meet at Lake Afton in Wichita.

Ottawa and Franklin County will get a little help when it comes to borrowing money.

Vernon L. Rocker, 72, Ottawa, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa.

Kent Lash, acting animal control officer for the Ottawa Police Department, recounts the Friday rescue of Rocky, a 10-month-old sheltie, shortly after the incident.

Terri Sutton doesn't want it to happen to anyone else. That's why Sutton, who runs the cafe inside Market Antiques, 503 N. Main St., phoned area businesses, warning them about a purse snatcher.

Spherion, a job placement service company, is filling 80 Warehouse positions in Ottawa, KS.