Quote of the Day from 1979 editor John Hughes
A 1979 quotation by John Hughes, editor, on free speech as a civil right granted by the people. It notes that if the people lose faith in newspapers, they will not defend them. The remark frames media trust as essential to defending press freedom.
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Ottawa Herald
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Herald
John Ashcroft
Adolf Hitler
Steve Push
Maryland
Push
U.S
Congress
Debra Burlingame
Steve
Ottawa
Fusion festival welcomes OU students back to Ottawa
Ottawa Herald reports nearly 500 students return to OU as the Fusion event unites merchants with Black and Gold Braves for a 6 p.m. to 8 30 p.m. August 23 campus showcase. Organizers from OU, Ottawa Chamber and Main Street invite booths offering services, food and discounts to boost local business and community ties.
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Ottawa University
Ottawa
Gold Braves
Ottawa Herald
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa Main Street Association
Editorials From Guest Writers Reflect Reader Views
Guest editorials publish reader opinions with no endorsement by The Herald. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the newspaper or its editors.
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Critics accuse grief manipulation over 9 11 response
Gary Sillett of The Ottawa Herald argues that Steve Push and Ellen Mariani politicize tragedy to blame the U S government for September 11 attacks. The letter rejects the idea of national guilt and urges focus on the terrorists who hijacked planes, urging resilience not accusations.
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Ottawa Herald
Steve Push
Ellen Mariani
Japan
Arab Defense League
Arab-American Coalition
A.C.L.A
The
Herald
Push
Washington
Afghanistan
Congress
United States of America
Steve
Gary Sillett
Otttawa Herald
Princeton
Local shopper voices demand more stores in Ottawa area
Resident laments traffic and aging retail options, urges HyVee and other big chains to consider Ottawa. Details crowded roads, growing apartments, and need for improved home improvement and grocery options. Calls for better local shopping without long trips.
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Walgreens
Shirley Coffman
HyVee
Ottawa
Wal-Mart
Ottawa KS readers question middle school decision
A reader from Ottawa criticizes the split decision to replace the old middle school, challenges the engineer reports, and asks why public funds were used for a new school. They urge accountability, transparency, and an expert forum to explain what happened before future spending.
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Otawaherald
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