This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 2011
Page
6
A Kansas House Health and Human Services panel endorsed two measures to curb federal health care changes. One would amend the state constitution to block mandatory health insurance, challenging the 2014 mandate, but wait for voter consideration until November 2012. The other is a law taking effect within two weeks of governor’s signature.
Foliage Development sued to block Dr Mila Means from performing abortions at its Harry Street Office Park in Wichita claiming protests have begun and three tenants have threatened to leave. A temporary restraining order hearing is set for Feb 15. Means had no comment.
Five volunteers have joined Ottawa area's Good Neighbors to clear snow for residents unable to do so. Travis Toon, Ottawa University junior, said he joined to aid others and help an elderly woman who relies on Meals on Wheels. Terry Shepard and husband benefited from neighbors offering rides to dental appointments, underscoring a community spirit of care and mutual aid.
District officials warn snow days may force times up for tests. O'Dea states schools must make up contact time to preserve assessment schedules amidst closures and delays.
Superintendent Dean Katt notes nine days budgeted for snow closures with a couple more possible. In Franklin County, three districts canceled while West Franklin kept classes, citing unsafe roads and wind chill. Parents and drivers report icy streets, delayed buses, and higher absenteeism as districts weigh safety against missed instructional time.
Area superintendents warn that recent days off reduce instructional time ahead of state assessments. Ottawa School Board trimmed the year last year to save money by adding minutes rather than days. Officials stress three extra days now widen the impact on learning.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.