Ottawa to Ottawa Sister City Idea Sparks Interest
The Ottawa in Kansas considers forming a sister-city link with Ottawa, Ontario. Adelente and Shekinah Singers from Ottawa University performed there and returned gifts, sparking talk of cultural and economic ties between the two Ottawas.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
Adelente and
Shekinah
Ottawa University
China
Chamber of Commerce
Jaquelin Holzman
John D. Montgomery
Finney Eyes Senate Run Against Dole Docking Brownback Frahm
Guest editorials note Oan Finney enters the Kansas Senate race with a history of bold bids and a grandmotherly public persona. She confronts Jill Docking in the Democratic primary while Sam Brownback and Sheila Frahm challenge for the Republican nomination. The contest promises a heated spring, but the real test is the November election.
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Herald
Oan Finney
U.S. Senate
Finney
Jill Docking
Bob Dole
Sam Brownback
U.S
Sheila Frahm
Kansas
John Carlin
Mike Hayden
Dole
Clinton
Brownback
Frahm
The chicken walk debate on Medicare and generations
In a sharp dialogue, Slats Grobnik and another commentator argue about Medicare funding, youth versus seniors, and lifestyle health trends. They mock alarmists, discuss diets, exercise, and smoking, then pivot to a political forecast involving Clinton, Dole, Newt, and a future tax hike as the bill comes due.
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Grobnik
Florida
Bogart
Bacall
Clinton
Dole
White House
Newt
Osage County roads name debate prompts public input
Letter to the Osage County Commission urges residents to share views on preserving historically named roads and resisting Shawnee County style changes. Writer Jeanine Cameron invites responses by mail or phone from Melvern, Kansas, with contact details provided.
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Osage County
Shawnee County
Jeanine S. Cameron
Melvern
Clinton tax credit plan targets middle class voters
The Plain Denier cites Bill Clinton proposing a $1500 tax credit for first year college costs and a similar credit for the second year if the student performs adequately, plus a $10,000 deduction for family college costs. Income applies up to $100,000. The piece notes the plan as a targeted pitch for voters and future years. A separate Daily Press item discusses parenting and housework, highlighting gaps between fathers and mothers in shared duties and urging better spousal communication.
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Plain Denier
Cleveland
Bill Clinton
Princeton
Clinton
America
The
Daily Press
Ashland
Wis
Apathy in Franklin County Resists Emergency Planning Efforts
Franklin County residents and officials confront apathy toward emergency preparedness and LEPC activity. The article notes low attendance at a LEPC meeting, outlines SARA and EPCRA goals, urges public involvement, and lists current LEPC members and contact info for a forthcoming meeting.
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Franklin County
Franklin County Commissioners
LEPC
Lepcs
Ottawa
Ottawa Herald
Kofo Radio
Franklin County Annex
S. Main
J.B. Hall
Charles W. Mavity, Jr
Gardner R. Hayden
Thomas R. Weigand
Richard Jackson
Scott Lambers
Karl Romstedt
Rex Bowling
Richard L. Towe
Roger Keith
Mike Pruner
Bob Bregant
Ransom Memorial Hospital
James Cain
County Environmental Services
Brad Howard
John Montgomery
Robert W. Green
Adrian DeRousseau
Ralph Ferguson
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