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Enjoying the sun

No matter how hot it was, my grandfather always wore a brimmed hat and long-sleeved pearl snap shirts to protect against the ever-present and invisible ultraviolet rays in the summer….

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OU baseball nets ABCA academic award

The Ottawa University baseball program has been recognized for its success in the classroom, earning the 2025-26 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award, presented by Sports Attack. The award recognizes high school and collegiate baseball programs that posted a cumulative team grade-point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale during the 2025-26 academic…

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The weekly Athlete of the Week is open for voting. The link to vote is: Contests & Sweepstakes (cherryroad.com) or click on icon at ottawaherald.com

Opinion

Enjoying the sun

No matter how hot it was, my grandfather always wore a brimmed hat and long-sleeved pearl snap shirts to protect against the ever-present and invisible ultraviolet rays in the summer. He had a good reason…

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A staple summer side dish with a fresh and tasty twist

Hot dogs and hamburgers garner a lot of attention at a backyard barbecue. But there’s more to backyard gatherings with family and friends than hot dogs and hamburgers, as hosts and guests alike know that…