Reno County weighs jail costs and renovation options
Sheriff Randy Henderson and the county commission review why voters rejected a proposed 20.7 million jail bond in August 2006. They cite price, lack of clear need, negative views of jails and officials, and opposition to taxes. A renovation of the existing jail is urged as a practical, lower risk alternative amid a shaky economy and competing bond proposals.
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Guest Editorials Provide Reader Opinion Variety
Guest editorials offer diverse perspectives for readers. The Herald notes views reflect contributors not the newspaper or editor.
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Culinary Arts class at Ottawa High runs in-house student business
Ottawa High School teachers benefit as Cherry Coen's Culinary Arts class operates an in-house weekly meal service. Students plan menus, prepare casseroles with sides and desserts, set prices, and handle orders under teacher supervision. Proceeds fund meals, trips, and a chef competition.
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Waterboarding and word games in politics collide
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