Quote of the Day: Bono on journalism and statistics
Bono, musician, in 2004 says good journalists make statistics get up and walk and talk, elevating data into compelling narratives. The remark frames analytic reporting as a craft that animates numbers into insight.
Editorial calls for united action against meth crisis
The piece argues meth is a nationwide and local public health crisis, fueling crime and straining Franklin County jails. It calls for prevention, education, treatment, and enforcement through a broad interdepartmental, community-wide effort modeled after Ottawa’s domestic violence program with federal support.
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Anderson
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Don Stottlemire
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State County Commissioners
Ottawa
The First Amendment Text Snapshot
A concise presentation of the First Amendment limits on Congress restricting religion speech press assembly and petition. It cites key clauses prohibiting establishment of religion prohibiting free exercise abridging freedom of speech or press and the right to assemble and seek redress from government.
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Boycott the Holiday Season Reflects on Christmas Change
Mary Sillett of Princeton, a pressman at The Ottawa Herald, voices a personal boycott of the holiday season. She laments the shift from Christmas warmth to generic "Happy Holidays," criticizing advertising, early shopping, and the secularization of the festive period.
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Bring peace to our city during Christmas season
Ellen Greenfield of Ottawa urges harmony and generosity this Christmas, contrasting secular and religious celebrations. She calls for peace, love, and care for strangers and the homeless, encouraging citywide cooperation for growth and goodwill.
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Readers' Forum letter on Christmas trees and nativity scenes
David Cline of Wellsville asks why Christmas trees are linked to Jesus birth and argues for more nativity displays over Santa and holiday trees. He cites Jeremiah 10 about vain heathen customs and urges churches to emphasize the nativity.
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Jerry Falwell
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House of Israel
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Readers' Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
The Ottawa Herald invites Letters to the Readers' Forum up to 400 words. Include name, address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Readers are limited to one letter per month. Form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed.
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