Voters oust Wasmund in Franklin County primary race
In Franklin County Tuesday voters released two term County Commissioner Leroy Wasmund and routed his bid for re election. Republican Rus sell Savage won the nomination for county attorney while Larry Wright edged Bob Bezek for the post. Savage faces Democrat Joan Vibert in November as Wright prepares to assume office.
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Leroy Wasmund
Larry Wright
Wasmund
2Nd Commission
Russell Savage
Franklin County
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Gardner Hayden
RMH
Hayden
Savage
Joan Vibert
Bob Bezek
Wright
Wendell Barker
Ottawa
Central Intelligence Agency
Bezek
Time to give up on fake Messiahs
The author argues against chasing political messiahs like Ross Perot, viewing his exit as a profit decision and urging Americans to organize independently. He notes conspiracy theories and calls for a mass peaceful protest in Washington to demand government accountability, emphasizing patience and self-reliance.
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Ross Perot
Perot
George Washington
Washington
Napoleon
Russia
Midweek Branson Visit Highlights Local Scene and Signs
A traveler recalls a midsummer Branson trip with traffic jams and theater crowds at the Grand Palace. He notes affordable gas near the Tri Lakes area, mentions The Farmhouse Restaurant, its breakfast service, and humorous Missouri signs, including one misspelled banner. He also spots COF Services’ Dan Andrews and reflects on old Branson memories from the 1980s.
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Branson
Ottawa
Tri-Lakes
Springfield
Grand Palace
Silver Dollar City
Branson Entertainment Strip
Branson Strip
the Palace
Oak Ridge
Florida Bungee Ban Sparks Debate on Personal Freedom
A critique of Florida’s ban on bungee jumping argues the craze endangers only the participants, compares it to higher stakes risks like weapon violence, and calls for licensing of crane operators and promoter accountability while recalling a Marine parachute training memory from 1942.
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Marine Parachute School
Top ten reasons to drop Its Your Quarter from paper
A reader list from The Ottawa Herald proposes removing the column Its Your Quarter. The 10 reasons criticize grammar quality, lack of credibility, anonymity, and unoriginal content, suggesting moving the column to the comics and calling for better ideas to boost readership.
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Ottawa Herald
George Will
Andy Rooney
William F. Buckley
ORC
Forest Park
Ottawa
Herald
Mr. Hitch
United States
Community Voices on Tax, Growth and Safety in Ottawa
Residents debate funding for a hospital via a new one cent sales tax and call for cooperation between Ottawa and Franklin County. A voter notes shopping away from town if the tax supports the hospital. A driver recalls a near-miss with unlit children biking on Ottawa streets, urging safer streets.
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Ottawa
Community dialogue sparks opinions on politics and services
Readers vent about Republicans and state actions, breast feeding, Meals on Wheels gratitude, road maintenance, and volunteer teen efforts. They urge accountability from elected officials, praise helpers, and invite further input to the “It’s Your Quarter” program calling hours are noted.
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Meals On Wheels
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King Features Syndicate
Midweek Review
Bob Uecker
Dan Andrews
COF Services
Osage City
Burlington
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the Farmhouse
Garden City
Dan Quayle
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State of
Florida
McComnick-Deering Wheat Combine
John McCormally
Olathe
Sian Wollard
Franklin County Road Department
Richmond
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