Wellsville debate over building standards rages at council
At a Wellsville City Council meeting a dispute over Glenwood Acres home construction led to talk of replacing local inspector Wayne Linder with a certified professional. Bohlander urged tearing down and rebuilding citing code concerns while Linder argued for further modifications and a certified inspector option to ensure universal standards across Franklin and Johnson counties.
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High tech jobs move abroad threaten U S industry
In editorials from Herald Journal and Valley Independent, authors warn that high tech and engineering work are being offshored to India and Russia, with 350,000 engineers produced yearly. They urge protection of U S jobs, warning of a weakened manufacturing base if trends continue. They urge a tougher stance on EU steel tariffs, urging no concessions to bullies and proposing strategic protections.
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Reader Forum submissions sought by Ottawa Herald readers
Readers are invited to submit hand signed letters with address and phone number to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com Submissions must be under 400 words and may be edited for space.
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Ottawa wants a strong leader to reshape the city
A reader urges electing a charismatic leader to cut taxes, lure business, and fix squalor in Ottawa. Criticizing bureaucracy, the writer calls for accountability, a public voice, and direct answers from city officials while proposing health and housing reforms and a new approach to development. The letter ends with an appeal for community ideas.
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