Franklin County Records Center opens new history hub
The Franklin County Records and Research Center inhabits the former Crestview Nursing Home to house a growing archive. Volunteers are urged to help catalog more than 10 000 photos and other items from Ottawa and Franklin County, with access daily 8 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm.
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Frederich von Schlegel
Athenaeum
Ottawa
Franklin County
Franklin County Records and Research Center
Crestview
Centropolis
Abraham Lincoln
Bertha Bergsma
Kansas Arts and Humanities Council
FHS
Franklin
Heritage Homes
J.P. Taylor
FCHS
Ottawa Herald
Deb Barker
Dad Martin
Morgan Williams
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Wedgwood
Salman Rushdie
Kansas leaders weigh stricter sentences and treatment plans
The Topeka Capital-Journal notes Kansas faces crowded prisons as Attorney General Kline and Governor Sebelius push longer sentences for repeat rape offenders and other crimes. The Kansas Sentencing Commission backs drug possession treatment courts to reduce prison use, a model also gaining traction in Wisconsin amid rising inmate numbers. Proponents argue treatment can curb crime and free beds for higher-risk offenders.
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Topeka Capital-Journal
Kansas
Phill Kline
Kathleen Sebelius
Kline
Sebelius
Guest editorials offer readers varied opinions
Editorial note states guest pieces present diverse views not necessarily reflecting The Herald or its editor. It emphasizes reader understanding that opinions belong to contributors rather than the newspaper.
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The
Herald
Wacky Kansas education cuts face a university defense
The author argues against budget cuts to Kansas higher education, citing a $19 million hit for the University of Kansas and $45 million for state universities. He quotes university researchers from the Higuchi Biosciences Center, the Life Span Institute, and Biodiversity Research Center, outlining their work on aging, disability, brain diseases, genetics, and environmental science, and notes the value of federal funding and public radio commentary.
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University of Kansas
Board of Regents Universities
Kansas
Charles Decedue
Steve Warren
Kris Krishtalka
America
Biodiversity Center
Robert Frost
Roger Martin
Kansas Public Radio
Ottawa University Sports Showcase Promises Excitement
A longtime observer praises Ottawa University athletics praising football and basketball teams and coaches. He commends Ryan Hill for the national anthem, the OU cheer and yell leaders, and the halftime modern dance routine. He urges local fans to attend remaining home basketball games and note upcoming spring and fall sports.
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Ottawa
Ottawa University
Ryan Hill
Voters urged to approve Central Heights bond for schools
Citizens argue for a bond to fund technology upgrades, larger senior high space, a new lunch room, and athletic facilities at Central Heights. They cite state aid, low interest, and keeping local tax levels while criticizing district boundaries and eligibility rules affecting Ottawa students in Babe Ruth and Cal Ripkin leagues.
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Central Heights
Ottawa
USC
Cal Ripkin
Babe Ruth League
All Stars
ORC
Darlene
Ken Armstrong
Viewpoints for The Ottawa Herald Address Request
A reader asks how to share views with The Ottawa Herald at 194 S Cedar in Ottawa Kansas. The note requests submission guidance and processors for mail or other contact methods for opinion pieces and letters to the editor.
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Pagmaster
Ottawa Herald
Cedar
Ottawa
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History Keepers
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Harris Group
Jeanny Sharp
Jsharp
Ottawaherald
Ottawaherald.com
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Stacy Cohen
Scohan
Linda Brown
Kathy Miller
Krmiller
Otawaherald
Ken Kistner
Kkistner
Bill Gray
Bgray
Tim Millbern
Roger
Martin
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