Ottawa’s Grand Street Makeover Transforms Old High School
Ottawa launches a major interior and exterior renovation of the former Ottawa senior and junior high schools at Fifth and Main led by Kansas City developer Steve Foutch and the Friends of Historical Buildings. The project includes senior apartments in the south wing this year, restoration of the auditorium, and sale of Florentine glass shards and old fixtures to raise funds.
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Teaching kindness starts at home for lasting change
The piece urges nurturing compassion from early childhood to curb rising hostility. It highlights 21 days of reinforcement to teach empathy, model considerate acts, involve children in volunteer work, set polite standards, and reinforce problem solving and diplomacy for happier outcomes.
County payroll shift sparks debate over HR role
A reader questions the payroll move to Human Resources, suggesting a training period and interdepartmental collaboration, and asks how commissioners spend taxpayers money and how residents can influence county governance amid growing criticism.
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How it Works Letters to the Editor Forum
The Ottawa Herald publishes Readers' Forum letters with writers identified at the end. Readers are encouraged to respond if they disagree or dispute the stated facts to foster robust public debate.
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Embarrassment in County Proceedings Critiques Officials
A reader blasts the County Commission over procedures, open meetings, and record handling. They defend County Clerk Shari Perry and accuse officials of overreach, secrecy, and misallocated budgets while urging accountability and public involvement.
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