Ottawa moves to condemn six blighted homes to curb run down districts
City officials in Ottawa authorize six homes for condemnation over structural problems and boost demolition funding from 4000 to 10000 with a plan to raise to 15000 next year. Demolition costs run 3000 to 6000 per house. liens may recoup costs if properties sell.
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Ottawa
Scott Lambers
Lambers
N. Locust
Etta Semple
City Commission
John D. Montgomery
Reader Forum submissions sought by Ottawa Herald readers
Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and phone to Reader Forum Ottawa Herald 104 Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald.com Submissions must not exceed 500 words.
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Ottawa
Ottawaherald
California teachers face hug debate in Fullerton schools
Kathleen Parker reports a California scene at Nicolas Junior High where students demand hugs while staff push for restraint. Two students testified to the district board about hug culture, with teachers backing decorum for now. Parker notes a proposed compromise and reflects on generational attitudes toward affection in school.
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Fullerton
Calif
Nicolas Junior High School
California
Florida
Golden State
Alicia Galvan
Katrina Weed
Dreamland
Board of Education
You
Reader Forum on Editorial Sparks Calls for Dialogue
A reader challenges the Feb editorial, arguing Ottawa teachers and the board need mutual consultation. The letter urges salary phasing, avoiding personal clashes, and says compromise is essential with limited funds to reach a shared plan.
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Ottawa
America
OEA
Bezek
Lopes
Zoning backlash from Centropolis caller opposes inspectors
John Powell of Centropolis Township cites fear of new zoning and inspectors as costly overreach. He argues influx of families from zoned counties stems from absence of rules, warns permit fees will not offset lost tax revenue, and cites a June 1987 Supreme Court ruling on private property limits without just compensation. He asserts zoning is control, not protection.
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Supreme Court
John Powell Centropolis Township
Always Proud of Ol George Washington Birthday Tribute
Reflects on George Washington as a pivotal founder, noting his slaveholding within the era and highlighting his integrity, leadership, and lasting constitutional influence. Emphasizes Washington’s role in shaping presidential norms and urges reading biographies, concluding with Charley Reese's email.
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George Washington
Washington
Cinque
Amistad
Africa
Oxford History of the
England
America
Thomas Jefferson
Gilbert Stuart
Gilbert
Daniel Webster
Charley Reese
Charley Reese Spotlighted by King Features Syndicate
Charley Reese, a prominent cartoonist and political commentator, gains renewed exposure as King Features Syndicate expands distribution of his work across newspapers. Reese’s signature panels address current events with concise, pointed humor and sharp social critique.
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