Reader laments theft of LED laser holiday lights
A reader recalls purchasing DIY Christmas LED laser lights in mid December with a dusk to 10 pm timer. They were stolen in early January, enjoyed by neighbors, and the writer warns future grandchildren may ask about the missing display while promising to buy another set next year.
Reader Forum letters shape public debate in Ottawa Herald
The Ottawa Herald presents Reader Forum letters in full to encourage robust public debate. Writers are identified at letter end and invited to respond if others dispute facts or opinions.
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Editorial contest on texting and driving message
The Herald reports on a joint effort by the Kansas Press Association AT&T and Kansas newspapers titled It Can Wait to engage middle and high school students. Readers answered how often they text while driving with options All-Never Hardly ever Sometimes Every day Regularly. The online poll ran January 14 to 18 on ottawaherald.com.
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Kansas lawmakers contact details and office locations
A list of contact information for Gov. Sam Brownback and state lawmakers. Includes addresses in Topeka Kansas, phone numbers and email domains for Governor, General Derek Schmidt, Rep Blaine Finch, Rep Kevin Jones, and Sen Caryn Tyson.
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Lawmaker Updates From Topeka 2016 Session Brightens Kansas Politics
Statehouse notes from Topeka recount changes in committee assignments and a baby on the way. Gov Brownback's State of the State highlights tax relief, welfare reform, education gains, and budget moves. Alvarez & Marsal delivers a 2.6 billion efficiency report with 105 ideas for long term balancing. Kevin Jones, R Wellsville, represents Franklin County in the Kansas House.
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Kansans urged to grow industrial hemp as economic option
Dane Hicks argues Kansas should legalize industrial hemp to replace lost Taylor Forge jobs in Garnett and diversify farming in Anderson and nearby counties. He cites Kentucky's Farm Bill approach, a local processor model, and potential profits from hemp fiber oil and seeds to boost small towns and investor opportunities.
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