Ottawa siren test reveals coverage gaps and loudness concerns
The Ottawa Therald reports an informal test of Ottawa's emergency tornado sirens shows dead spots and inconsistent hearing, despite a weekly 3 45 p m Monday test. Citizens at campuses and venues say they cannot hear the alerts, prompting calls for evaluation and potential volume or coverage upgrades.
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Question of the Week on Ottawa siren evaluation
Readers are asked to vote on whether Ottawa should formally evaluate the tornado siren system to identify dead zones. Submit online at the Ottawa Herald site or mail comments to The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar St by Friday. Survey results will appear in the Weekender edition.
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Reader Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
Readers are invited to submit hand signed letters with address and phone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 1045 Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via email to letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions must be under 400 words and may be edited for space.
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Kansas and federal lawmakers contact guide to Topeka offices
A list of Washington and Topeka addresses and phone numbers for U.S. Senators Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts, Rep. Jim Ryun, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, and several Kansas state legislators, detailing office locations and contact lines for state and federal representatives.
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Connecticut Environment at a Crossroads in Ridgefield Crisis
Columnist William A. Collins argues Connecticut faces a stalled environmental progress era. He notes a vandalized historic Ridgefield fountain, ongoing Norwalk River cleanup, and mixed state and federal policy battles over emissions, fuel choices, and industry resistance. He urges adopting hybrid vehicles and stronger state actions to counter national rollback.
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Ottawa street policy sparks confusion over gravel roads
The writer cites City Hall during a quest to develop 11 parcels at 102 W 11th St. They describe Walnut Street needing a 30 foot paved upgrade with curbs before extension. A gravel 17 foot road near ECEAN’s six new houses on North Sycamore is noted, with the mayor as executive director involved, raising trust concerns about city decisions.
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Billy Bob Open golf tourney raises 2800 for Ottawa HS teams
Ottawa Country Club hosted seventy two players for the Billy Bob Greater Futility Open on July 12. Team Porter Grosdidier Kornhaus Trowbridge won Bob flight while Sheffield Baldwin and partners took Billy flight. Nole prize winners included Steve Queen Mike Grosdidier Janice Hastert and Don Bowers. Frank Garvin earned best dressed golfer honors for the eighth time. women’s division winners were Vance Vance Sylvester and Wilson. Special thanks to OHS athletic director David Grover Cyclone players and parents.
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