Franklin County Career Opportunity Fair links students with local employers
About 600 Ottawa area high school students from Ottawa High Williamsburg Pomona Central Heights Bethel Christian Academy and Ottawa Christian Academy explored local job options at the Franklin County Career Opportunity Fair. Local employers highlighted wages flexibility and a family friendly environment as part of the appeal of staying in Franklin County. The event, co sponsored by the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and the Ottawa Franklin County Economic Development organization, aimed to curb the regional brain drain by showcasing area opportunities and encouraging youth to plan early for college vocational training or direct employment.
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Prayer Controversy Over School Violence Sparks Forum Debate
A Reader Forum contributor claims school prayer would curb violence, but a 14 year old parochial student shot a classmate at Bishop Neuman in Williamsport on 3 7 undercuts that view. The piece argues for secular schooling and warns against religious coercion in public education.
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Supreme Court Likely to Shape Disability Case Impact
The court weighs whether carpal tunnel syndrome qualifies as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a move with wide implications for workers, employers, and Social Security. The ruling could redefine workplace protections and trigger broad changes in hiring and accommodations nationwide.
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Powell signals shift in Mideast policy under Bush
Washington notes Powell’s criticism of Israel as excessive may mark a watershed. The Bush administration has shown sympathy toward Israel while pressing restraint on both sides. Powell urges both sides to calm tensions as Arafat’s role remains unsettled and negotiations stalled.
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