County moves to hire a county administrator by referendum
Bold decision by Franklin County Commissioners to approve a county administrator position by a 3 to 1 vote amid calls for tighter accountability. The move, included in the FY 2000 2001 budget, faces criticism and low voter turnout but is defended as a necessary step to modernize county government. Editor Jeanny Sharp notes the need to reduce commissioner hours and pay and to define the role clearly.
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Kansas City to Ottawa roadside mercy shines on strangers
On July 19 a car died on I-35 near Ottawa leaving a family and their Rottweiler stranded. A white pickup driver from Williamsburg alerted authorities and stayed to help. Tow and repair arranged by Bell's Wrecker and Raby's Automotive kept them on the road by 8:15 pm. The driver checked in next day to ensure safe return home. A grateful Carla Butler Imogene Butler Douglass thanks the caring strangers as modern knights who offered aid without expectation.
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Budget hearing draws large crowd at City Commission meeting
Citizens voiced input on the city budget as the commission outlined priorities to limit tax increases. The body discussed designating The Ottawa Herald as official city newspaper, the mayoral election issue, and quorum changes while planning energy aid for seniors and ongoing budget work.
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Media hypocrisy and GOP diversity critique
A defense of media fairness while criticizing Republican showcases at the convention. The writer questions whether diversity on stage is genuine outreach or a staged Potemkin village and argues GOP ideas could benefit minorities, not just whites, through education choice and greater freedom from government control.
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