Foreign Correspondent as Moral Compass, Not Spin Cipher
A quotation from Leonard Doyle, foreign editor of the Independent in London, 2004, arguing that a foreign correspondent should be the newspaper’s moral compass rather than a cipher regurgitating spin and lies from distant conflicts.
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Leonard Doyle
Independent
London
Walk Kansas program boosts Franklin County activity
Franklin County Revving up for Walk Kansas eight week team based challenge to amass 423 miles. More than 40 teams signed up for a 5 15 p m kickoff at the county office annex with sign ups through April 1. Participants include Kids from Wellsville Elementary and many families. The program promotes physical activity and healthy eating with the aim of lasting lifestyle changes.
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Kansas
Kansas State Research and Extension Service
Wellsville
Walk
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Five ways to keep family time a priority this week
This piece offers practical steps to prioritize family amid busy schedules. Track time spent with relatives for three weeks, set regular one on one dates, establish daily or weekly family time, minimize interruptions, and nurture daily appreciation. It shares personal reflections on family meals and scheduling to support lasting connections.
Ottawa editor urges plain headline tone in papers
Michael Fowler calls for straightforward headlines and less punning play on words, urging editors to drop cutesy phrasing. He argues for clear, factual language that matches reporting tone and preserves reader trust.
Critics charge district funds diverted to recreation project
A reader argues that 290 district taxes remain high while funds flow to the Ottawa Recreation Commission for a new rec center. She claims taxpayers were ignored four years ago and accuses the school board of hiding funds and pushing unnecessary spending including a $2.5 million school and a $12 million Ash Street sanctuary. Jane Morton expresses frustration over alleged misallocation and taxpayer hardship.
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Ottawa Herald
Herald
ORC
Rec Center
Franklin County
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Main Streets
Sanctuary of
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Jane Morton
Taxpayer Voices Against Raised Mill Levy and Tax Waste
A reader laments rising taxes and cites Social Security as a constraint. She criticizes unused sales tax funds, questions courthouse repairs, and urges following California's 1995 tax cap to protect homeowners and fund police and fire safety equipment.
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Jan Collins
Bobbsey Twins
Franklin County
Herald
Court House Foundation
Court House
California
Liberals and the Nation in a Wiring of Discontent
A reader vents about oil prices, lumber costs, and housing surges while criticizing liberals and groups like the ACLU and Sierra Club. He questions religion, Social Security, and abortion, laments Democratic rule, and asks for a national fix amid rising litigation and political frustration. He cites George Soros and predicts economic strain if trends continue.
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ACLU
Sierra Club
Greenpeace
George Soros
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