Supreme Court emphasizes parents rights over grandparent visitation
The court upheld a Washington state law allowing any person to seek visitation, but stressed flexibility over rigid rules. It acknowledged evolving family structures from blended and single parent households and suggested parents should have final say, with cases decided by individual circumstances.
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Ottawa readers oppose planned recreation complex and water park
A letter argues the proposed recreation complex and water park neglects Ottawa’s north side, increases travel for youths, raises costs, and shifts focus from a year round youth center. The author urges prioritizing a downtown youth facility and criticizes officials for not outlining the site or financing details.
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Web site keeps Ottawa residents in touch with news and obituaries
Marilynne and Phil Davis praise The Ottawa Herald for its online presence. They say the site helps families stay connected, appreciate the news, and value the new addition of obituaries. They send regards from Pequot Lakes Minnesota.
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Kansas Officials Contact Directory Snapshot
Listing of federal and state representatives with addresses in Washington DC and Topeka Kansas including US President US Senators Sam Brownback Pat Roberts and Rep Jim Ryan and Gov. Graves plus state lawmakers Ralph Tanner Bill Feverborn and Robert Tyeon with phone numbers and office locations.
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Editorial on Ottawa Law Center design criticism
The writer rebuts an Ottawa editorial about the Law Enforcement Center and recreational complex. He details a six month design process with Chief Herrman and City staff, defending media involvement and cost considerations while urging informed debate based on facts rather than uninformed opinion. He cites revisions to reduce size and cost and the value of future growth.
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Mexican government pushes its problems onto the U S
A mainland opinion piece argues that Washington shoulders responsibility for Mexico’s failures while ranchers on the Arizona border face legal threats for citizen arrests of illegal immigrants. The author alleges Mexican officials tolerate drug trafficking and fault U S policy for Mexican poverty and migration.
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