Bond election prompts mixed online poll results in USD 290 district
The Ottowa area poll shows 50 50 split on placing a local option budget on January or April ballots with 59.1 percent voting no for April. Gov Graves cuts state aid by 30 per student affecting Ottawa and Franklin County schools. Residents urged to weigh in at ottawaherald com before next poll on sidewalks in new housing developments.
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Charlton Heston reveals Alzheimer symptoms in taped announcement
Daily Journal notes Charlton Heston, 77, reports Alzheimer's symptoms and humorously downplays memory loss while fans recall his film legacy. Chicago Tribune praises President Bush vacation, mocks constant connectivity and urges real relaxation away from work.
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Online Poll Question of the Week on Ballot Timing
A local poll asks residents whether the school board should place the local option budget for new elementary schools and other facility upgrades on the January ballot or the April ballot. The question prompts a yes or no response on preferred timing.
Ottawa voters weigh bond for new schools amid criticism
Letters from residents furious at past school funding and maintenance argue no new bonds until schools are modernized. Debates reference bond history, district calendars, inservice days, and questions about board honesty and future education quality in Ottawa.
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Harry Potter birthday legacy fuels a global phenomenon
Charley Reese reflects on the Harry Potter craze celebrating the 15th birthday of the fictional hero. He praises J K Rowling's impact on readers, publishers, and culture, noting record grosses for films and home video, and argues the books’ enduring appeal to both children and adults.
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