Ottawa Main Street renaming plan moves forward
Ottawa residents vote to relabel sections of Princeton Street as Main Street Terrace and Main Street to align with U S 59. The plan, pending planning and city commission approval, aims to simplify navigation, aid emergency responders, and minimize business disruption during a phased rollout across south Ottawa including West 28th Street and Elm Street addresses.
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Ottawa Herald
Franklin County Annex
Country Mart
Goody's
Goodwill Stores
Wal-Mart
Orscheln Farm & Home
Century 21 Real Estate
Ottawa Planning Commission
City Commission
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Messenger
South Star Chrysler
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West 28Rd Street
Vintage Park
Elm Street
Carswell Automotive
SRS
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Reader Forum Community Forum Promotes Open Discussion
The Ottawa Herald outlines its forum as an open community space for discussion of food, facts, and local interest. Editors aim to educate persuade and inform residents and institutions toward progressive courses of action.
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Ottawa utility charges expose citys hidden tax
Ottawa residents face rising utility bills amid unregulated city revenue transfers to the general fund. The author cites 2007 figures showing nearly 1.5 million dollars moved from utility funds to city operations, plus high penalties and reconnection fees, arguing utilities should serve residents at reasonable cost rather than fund government activity. Town resident and ex-Franklin County attorney Wendell Barker comments.
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Pomona basketball chaos prompts parents call for district leadership
A mother and I attended the Pomona at Ottawa University game on January 19. As groups of students entered through the lower stairs and crowded the front row, my infant was kicked and we struggled to see. The incident raises concerns about school leadership and student respect.
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Ottawa University
Williamsburg-Pomona
Pomona
Pomona High School game crowding sparks confrontations
A parent describes disruptive students at Pomona High School causing view obstruction and fire-safety concerns during a game. They report rude heckling toward attendees, lack of action by the principal Mr. Dorst, and an apology from Superintendent Susan Myers without resolution. The writer plans to address the issue at the next school board meeting.
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