Yellow flag on Ottawa race track plan faces setback
The Franklin County Planning Commission voted 8-1 against recommending a special use permit for a quarter mile dirt track at the former Willis Nursery site near US-59 and Kingman Road. Concerns cited included noise, dust, buffer landscaping, and incomplete proposal details such as operation hours and alcohol sales.
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Kingman Road
America
Midwest
Kansas City
Kan
Iola
Heartland Park
Topeka
Ken Davidson
Gimere.com
Franklin County Planning Combe
John D. Montgomery
Parents Warn of Internet Pornography Risks for Children
A parent discusses granting a 13 year old online access and confronts the pervasiveness of cyberporn. The piece argues for supervision, home filtering tools, and central computer placement, insisting guardians must become computer literate to protect kids.
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John
America
Christopher Columbus
Columbus
Reader Forum Critics Advocate Stock Car Track for Franklin County
Letter criticizes the Franklin County Planning Commission for blocking a dirt stock car track saying it would benefit residents and merchants. The writer argues the project would provide a weekly amusement venue, boost local businesses, and attract tourists, while addressing concerns about oil spills noise and trash with a counterpoint to existing issues.
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Franklin County Planning Commission
Franklin County
Planning Commission
Fairgrounds
Wal-Mart
Franklin County Commission
Olathe
Lawrence
P.S
Ottawa editor urges fair pay rise for city commissioners
In The Ottawa Herald editorial Charles Scoville argues against doubling salaries but supports raising compensation to align with similar Kansas communities. He notes five commissioners work 50-100 hours weekly, costing taxpayers about 187.50 dollars weekly, and contends higher pay is a reasonable trade for accessible, accountable local government.
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Ottawa City Commission
Kansas
Ottawa
Taco World
Buttsteak
Charles Scoville
S. Main
Reader Forum Submissions Detail Signing Rules
Letters to the editor welcome reader opinions in the forum. Submissions must be hand signed with author address and telephone number. Word limit set at 500 words to maintain concise ongoing dialogue.
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