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

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

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).

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

The West Franklin volleyball team made some noise during the postseason a week ago. The team went to regionals in Galena as ...

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

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By Greg Mast The Ottawa Herald Sometimes coaches need to let athletes be athletes and let their talent shine through. That is ...

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 ...

A new-look Ottawa University men’s basketball team opened its 2025–26 campaign with an 80–60 road win over Hesston College on ...

State football playoffs is a different animal than the regular season. Many times, it matches two teams not familiar with ...

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.