Ottawa Night Out brings citywide party to parks and streets
Ottawa residents gather at City Park on Fifth and Main from 6 to 10 pm for a belated Night Out celebration with food, live entertainment, and appearances by familiar characters. The event, supported by Ottawa Police and Franklin County Sheriff's Department, aims to foster neighborly ties and crime prevention awareness as a precursor to expanding block parties next year.
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Reader Forum letters welcome at Ottawa Herald
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Community volunteers rally for Hill family home project
Readers praise local volunteers who built a house for the Allen Hill family and funded support, while noting excess help and a separate Ottawa Auditorium renovation struggle. The piece urges continued Habitat for Humanity involvement, donor support, and community action to aid seniors facing hunger.
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Habitat volunteers aid Hill family home build in Ottawa
Ottawa residents and visitors joined Habitat for Humanity in a local project tied to ABCs Extreme Makeover Home Edition. The effort highlights Franklin Countys longstanding nonprofit Habitat affiliate formed in 1993, working with volunteers and donors to create affordable housing for families in need.
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Hunger risk among seniors highlighted in July Herald
A 2008 Meals on Wheels study found 11.4 percent of seniors face hunger risk, about one in ten. Surprising results show those under 70 most at risk, with half of at risk seniors earning above the poverty line and physical aging aligning with age gaps.
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Ottawa taxes rise amid calls to boost city appeal
Resident voices question the city’s push for a livable Ottawa while taxes climb. They urge attracting businesses and easing startup hurdles after an Italian restaurant closed due to red tape, contrasting with a massage parlor amid concerns that higher rates yield few city benefits.
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