Editorial Our new normal in today’s families
The piece argues that modern families differ from the traditional nuclear model due to fewer marriages, divorces, and diverse arrangements including single parents and same sex couples. It notes Franklin County households averaging 2.51 persons, cites a local Ottawa High student case of custody after substance abuse and prison, and promotes acceptance of varied family setups as a path to healthier outcomes for children.
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A (Not-So) Wonderful Life in Kansas Poverty Tale
Burdett Loomis argues readers consider real Bailey Georges in Kansas like Bailey George, a mother of three stuck in poverty. She lacks health care, faces debt and payday loans, and would benefit from expanded Medicaid, SNAP aid, unemployment support, higher minimum wage, and curbs on payday lending. Washington and Topeka could help.
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George Bailey
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Teeth Fix Sparks Confidence in Ottawa High Senior
Cheyenne Drayer, a 17 year old Ottawa High School senior, learned life lessons after overcoming bullying and a decade of dental neglect. With free extensive dental work, she gained confidence, improved grades, and plans to study child psychology at Ottawa University.
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Cassie Myers
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