Ottawa considers long vehicles parking on Main Street
Ottawa Herald reports Jeanny Sharp notes the city may delay ticketing overlength vehicles on Main Street until US-59 route decisions are finalized. She suggests courtesy notices with parking maps and urges evaluating two-lane Main Street and left turn lane as a long-term solution if safety improves without reducing parking.
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Ottawa readers thank a caring town this year
Reader Forum expresses gratitude to Ottawa residents for support during a difficult year. Ryan and Heidi Lynch praise the community for meals, cards, prayers, and help while reflecting on faith and the coming of Jesus. The note echoes local unity and charitable acts.
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Pentagon’s faltering force prompts call for universal service
The piece argues the U.S. military suffers from personnel shortfalls, lagging pay, delayed anti missle and laser programs, and bureaucratic delays. It cites shortages across all services, backlog in security clearances, and dwindling recruitment. It urges stronger funding for R&D, a revised defense approach, and one year of universal military service to rebuild public support and capability.
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Modern kids puzzle over archaic Christmas carols
A lighthearted critique notes how old carol lyrics use obscure terms like hark and yule and confuse children. It questions phrases about Orient and pa rum pum pum pum, calling for clearer language while humorously imagining misheard lines.
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