Franklin County voters back Finch and Richards in local races
In Franklin County, voters re elected state Rep. Blaine Finch and Sheriff Jeff Richards. Randall Renaud won District 5 in a major upset over Don Stottlemire, promising leadership and focus on high speed internet and growth. Renaud, a 44 year Wellsville education veteran, aims to improve regional development while working with four fellow commissioners.
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Franklin County
Blaine Finch
Ottawa
Jeff Richards
Board of Commissioners
Randall Renaud
Wellsville
Election Day
Don Stottlemire
Franklin County Board of Commissioners
Stottlemire
Renaud
Herald
District 5
Roy Dunn
Dunn
the Herald
Reader Forum Blames Society Not Leaders On Medical Marijuana Move
A Kansas lawmaker group urged legalizing medical marijuana, citing strong support from Silver Haired legislators and criticizing Big Pharma. The letter argues compromise is needed in politics and highlights marijuana as a safer option for pain and conditions like arthritis, cancer treatment, Parkinsons, Crohn’s, and glaucoma.
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United States
Obama
Congress
Kansas
America
Crohn’s
Reader Forum letter on medical marijuana and Prairie Paws
The Ottawa Herald reprints a Reader Forum response by Carl Williams of Wichita urging medical marijuana legalization and criticizing arrests of chemo patients spouses. The letter replies to a July 8 submission by J E Trendel about Prairie Paws.
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The
Ottawa Herald
Herald
Kansas
Prairie Paws
J.E
Jim” Trendel
Price to shelter anger over county animal shelter funding
A reader questions funding for the Franklin County animal shelter after remarks at a commissioners meeting about costs to shelter animals versus inmates. They defend shelter support funded by donations and Miami County transfers, criticize cuts, and urge compassionate budgeting while contrasting care for animals with incarceration costs.
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Franklin County Board of Commissioners
Miami County
Putting Yourself in a Teen Perspective for Better Relations
A guide urges parents to see things from their teen’s viewpoint to reduce conflict. It covers empathy, patience, and avoiding taking behavior personally, noting adolescent development and the value of seeking impartial advice. Rebecca McFarland of Frontier Extension District No. 11 offers contact details for further guidance.
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Rebecca McFarland
Frontier Extension District No. 11
Franklin County
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