Prescription drugs threaten Franklin County students
Editorial notes rising use of prescribed medications among students in Franklin County fueled by easy access at home and school. Ottawa High School distributes a brochure detailing opiates, depressants, and stimulants, with warnings of serious health and legal consequences. The piece urges proactive schooling, counseling, juvenile detention involvement, and parental monitoring to curb abuse.
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Religion and contraception in Catholic teaching debate
The letter argues government coverage mandates infringe on Catholic religious liberty by requiring birth control provisions. It states the morning after pill is abortion and contends mandates threaten broader religious freedom, noting critics say Catholics’ contraceptive use is not relevant to the issue.
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Reader Forum and religious liberty in public debate
A reader defends religious freedom against government mandates and rebuts a letter writer. The piece argues freedom of religion equals constitutional right and condemns anti religious bigotry, citing Bible passages on marriage and emphasizing Christian faith and salvation through Jesus Christ.
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Remembering Ottawa Highs Beloved Teachers and Legacy
Ottawa High School assistant principal Ryan Dobbs reflects on the impact of longtime teachers Darrell Bourque Gary Mavity and Jean McCally. He urges focus on student relationships to raise graduation rates and school atmosphere while honoring those educators.
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