Franklin County Courthouse feud escalates amid payroll and duties dispute
Franklin County commissioners and County Clerk Shari Perry clash over payroll control and statutory duties as a planned grand jury petition, audit, and HR department reforms unfold. A May 11 court hearing looms while a new administrator prepares to take office amid heated, public disagreements.
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Volunteers honor public safety helpers in Ottawa ceremony
National Volunteer Month highlighted Ottawa’s public safety volunteers who assist police and the community. Chief Dennis Butler praised volunteers as essential resources, noting their training and local pride. The first Ottawa Police Department Volunteer Appreciation ceremony recognized many long serving volunteers and listed years of service.
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Welfare and Education Duel Headed Into Next Kansas Session
Kansas faces a looming budget clash as welfare costs and K 12 education funding surge to the top of next year’s agenda. Experts estimate at least 19 million must be spent this year on care for the poor and elderly, with total state tax dollars rising to about 662 million. Federal aid is shrinking, forcing choices between welfare and education, state employee pay, or tax increases.
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Ottawa Readers Forum guidelines for letters to edit
The Ottawa Herald invites letters 400 words or less to the Readers Forum. Include name address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. readers limited to one letter per month. Form letters consumer complaints or business testimonials are not accepted.
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