Kansas Senator Pugh Avoids Penalty For Drinking And Driving
Ottawa high school students simulated impairment with Fatal Vision goggles to show alcohol's effects on driving. Kansas Senator Ed Pugh escaped license suspension due to a procedural error after a 0.24 BAC from a Jan 3 non injury crash in Topeka. He will apologize, seek treatment, and face possible future penalties. Senate Leader Lana Oleen also faces a drunken driving case with diversion options.
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Question of the Week prompts Ottawa tree awareness
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to vote on marking specific trees to raise awareness of local tree life. Comment online at the paper’s site or submit replies in person by Friday at 104 S. Cedar St. Results will appear in the Weekender edition.
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Reader Forum submissions guidelines for Ottawa Herald
Readers may send hand signed letters with address and phone number. Address submissions to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com. Limit to 400 words and editor may shorten for space.
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U S lawmakers and Kansas officials contact details list
A compact record lists names and addresses for U S Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and Rep Jim Ryun along with Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius and several State Senators and Representatives in Topeka. It provides office locations postal codes phone numbers and web addresses for each official.
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U.S. Should Reconsider Iran Policy Sparks Debate
Charley Reese critiques U S policy toward Iran, warning against public praise for Iranian dissidents. He argues U S concerns over CIA influence, past upheavals, and inconsistent actions risk fueling the Iranian government and harming protesters. Reese urges a coherent, low profile approach and cautions Bush against endorsing dissenters.
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Four Way Stop Reminder From Ottawa Driver Student
A Dairy Queen outage prompted a driver education student in Ottawa to note that when traffic lights fail at 15th and Main, drivers must treat the intersection as a four way stop. The letter urges safer driving and cites local resident Katie Maier and Ms. Vollmar.
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Neighbors clash over new pool amid city scrutiny
A Ottawa family defends a public pool project amidst complaints from neighbor Ms Beardsley over noise light runoff and street impact. They note local trains blasting, a rock quarry, and a high-elevation site as contributing factors while stating they already minimized disturbances and complied with city requirements. The piece highlights community tension and appreciation for a child’s first swim lesson.
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Local Pastor Offers Christian Marriage Counseling Policy
A Kansas City area pastor in Franklin County states his policy to provide marriage services only to Christians. He emphasizes commitment to God and biblical teachings on marriage and fidelity based on his pastoral authority.
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