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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1992
Page
2
The city commission weighs residency requirements for employees, debating whether city workers should live inside city limits or in the county. Supporter cites fairness and accountability, while critics warn of discrimination and practicalities. The issue mirrors broader questions about governance and local taxation.
Guest opinion proposes merchants fund shopper parking at Riverfront Plaza to ease mall traffic and support bonds for the city lot. It notes token systems failed, attendants remain at exits, and token use could burden merchants while potentially boosting mall foot traffic and nearby revenue.
The 1868 to 1952 Prairie View School known as Hard Pan, located five miles west and a quarter mile north of Richmond, reflects Franklin County’s varied landscape. Former students recall dust storms and early closures, with last teacher Mabel Chandler and last pupils John Collins and Gene Platt.
A reader from Pomona defends Dr Scott Corder, arguing the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts wrongfully revoked his license over religious beliefs in God and UFOs. The letter cites support from Ottawa doctors, nurses, patients, and asks others to contact Topeka officials.
The Kansas plan, pitched by Todd Graeff of the Wildlife and Parks Department, would shift control of federally operated parks like Milford Melvern Pomona Perry to the state. Critics say a $35 million one time payment falls short, risking reduced funding, poorer maintenance, and higher taxes, harming rural economies and national park access. Chad Lawhorn, Emporia.
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