Maryland to curb presidential votes to nationwide winner
Maryland moves to give its 10 electoral votes to the national popular vote winner once a majority of states join the plan. The Democratic House passage mirrors Senate approval as Governor OMalley plans to sign, aiming to curb state-by-state results in presidential contests.
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Commissioners weigh funding options for electric projects
Ottawans have not seen a rate increase in 12 years, prompting a staff memo that the electric fund will decline without higher power prices. The plan includes a $9.9 million substation and large generator overhaul with about $788,000 annual debt payments, of which $88,000 comes from the power supply fund. A 6 percent rate rise would lift average small-business bills by under $10 and residents by under $5. shifting to large industry could add about $2 to the typical resident. The council may hold additional meetings to discuss options before placing funding on the Wednesday agenda.
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Luncheon speaker shares life story and encouragement
Judge Webb described his journey and the help he received, urging acts of compassion. Ottawa High School student Abby Guenther noted the talk exceeded expectations and highlighted gratitude for everyday blessings. Herald staff writer Jodie Garcia provided coverage.
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Ottawa OKs signs to ban concealed guns in some places
Ottawa plans curb on concealed weapons via posting allowed by business signs, while cities like Johnson County flag tougher rules. The bill stops bans in public parking lots and authorizes restrictions on city owned properties, with similar county property limits in Franklin County.
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BYU debated over Cheney commencement invite
Critics at Brigham Young University question Vice President Dick Cheney as a speaker citing his Iraq war intelligence and CIA leak role. Professor Warner Woodworth leads an online petition urging rescission, drawing 2,300 signatures from students alumni and church members. The private Mormon university is known for personal honesty and integrity.
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New Nickel Mines Amish school opens after deadly rampage
In Nickel Mines Pennsylvania a new one room schoolhouse welcomed Amish students six months after a gunman killed five and injured others at the West Nickel Mines School. The old building was demolished ten days after the attack and a new blacktop driveway was added to reduce noise spurring memories of the incident.
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Forecast calls for very active 2007 hurricane season
Fort Collins Colorado AP veteran forecaster William Gray and his Colorado State University team project a very active 2007 Atlantic hurricane season with 17 named storms and five in intense or major hurricane strength. The forecast cites a 74 percent chance of a major hurricane hitting the U.S. coast, based on global oceanic and atmospheric conditions. Last year’s predictions overestimated actual activity due to a late El Nino.
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