Traffic safety concerns at Ash Street intersections in Ottawa
Residents near 15th and Ash near Eisenhower Elementary and 13th and Ash near Ottawa Middle fear rising congestion and potential injuries. A community member urges the school district and city to study traffic flow, consider signals or stop signs, and improve sidewalks to protect pedestrians as population grows.
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Readers' Forum Letters From The Ottawa Herald
The Ottawa Herald presents Readers' Forum letters where writers state opinions and cited facts with readers invited to respond. Each letter carries the author’s identified name and responsibility for the views expressed, fostering public debate on significant issues.
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Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with address and phone number to Reader Forum Ottawa Herald 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via email letters ottawaherald com Submissions must not exceed 400 words and may be edited for space grammar and clarity.
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Technical training opens world of opportunities at Wellsville High
High School juniors and seniors can enroll in vocational programs at Ottawa CTEC and Mill Creek Vo-Tech in Johnson County. Programs cover Agriculture Science, Building Trades, Criminal Justice, Health Careers, Power Mechanics, Auto Collision and Welding, with SIPPS and more. Students must meet age, grade, objective, test and recommendation criteria, attend three hours daily, earn elective credits, and maintain a C average to continue. Denise O’Dea leads Wellsville Schools.
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Chief Illiniwek supporters defend symbolism and respect
Letter from a lifelong Illini fan in Champaign argues that Chief Illiniwek, a university symbol for 81 years, should not be labeled a mascot and that supporters are non racist. The writer counters Tom Beaver's criticism, saying most alumni and students share pride in the heritage and see the Chief as a symbol beyond simple branding.
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Chief Illiniwek symbol sparks campus debate in Champaign
A longtime Champaign resident defends Chief Illiniwek as a revered symbol of Illini heritage and unity, arguing dialogue failed to settle perceptions of racism. He recalls the Chief’s emotional impact on families and laments the retirement ruling, fearing loss of cultural education for future generations.
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