Historic exterior revival ties to Main Street heritage
Kansas City couple R D and Joann Kerley, with architect John Hueser and support from the State Historical Society, restored a downtown Ottawa building at 232 Main Street to evoke its Georgian Colonial era. The project added a false brick facade while interior plans continue, aided by a Neighborhood Revitalization Rebate offering about 27000 in 10 year tax abatements for central district improvements.
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Ottawa Mayor Reflects on Black History Month and Inclusion
Ottawa Mayor Richard Jackson presents a Black History Month message urging reflection on heritage and progress. He advocates cultural understanding, respect, and inclusion through ten practical steps to strengthen community unity in Ottawa.
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Paternity fraud case fuels push for DNA testing law
Smith, a father who paid support for years, learned by DNA test he is not the child’s father. He lobbied Georgia lawmakers for HB 369 to allow accused fathers access to testing and, if exonerated, release from child support. He fights civil suits while pursuing justice for others misled by paternity claims.
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Online religion offers sanctuary for church surfers
A skeptical tour of the Web finds online churches mostly mirror brick and mortar ones yet reveal quirks of virtual faith. Some sites claim to serve the disabled or persecuted, offering virtual chapels, sermons, and even online tithing while noting baptism remains offline.
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