Editorial: A sin is a sin and Pat Robertson
The piece argues Robertson may not preach hate but boundaries his stance on homosexuality. It questions why nonreligious people single out homosexuality, noting religion treats adultery and other sins similarly yet society reacting more to LGBTQ+ visibility. It ponders societal discomfort with public sexuality.
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Pat Robertson
Mel White
Robertson
California
Christian Broadcasting Network
Kansas Senate stalls Moran property tax reform plan
A Kansas Senate hearing on Moran’s proposal to replace the 35-mill property tax with higher sales and income taxes was delayed by committee action. Supporters cite education funding needs while opponents claim the tax shift burdens urban areas and industry. Critics urge honest debate and votes, urging lawmakers to face the issue rather than avoid it.
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Kansas
Senate
Jerry Moran
Moran
Senate Taxation Committee
Johnson County
Kansas Farm Bureau
The
Kansas Livestock
Dick Bond
Don Lilva
Goodyear Tire
Topeka
America
Lilya
Marvin Smith
Shawnee County
Joe Louis
Langworthy
Burke
Fifty Years Ago Today World War II Update March 16
German attacks on the Remagen bridgehead slacken as U S soldiers push out their lines and sever the highway between Cologne and Frankfurt. To the south American troops take Bitche while pressing on the Siegfried Line. Soviet forces attack the German offensive in Hungary and U S soldiers land on Basilan Island in the Philippines.
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Remagen
U.S
Cologne
Frankfurt
Bitche
Hungary
Philippines
Basilan Island
McGruff Club marks a decade of drug free youth education
The Ottawa Police Department hosts a February McGruff Club for elementary students with 444 registrations this year, up from 343 last year. Central Dispatch 911 and Ottawa Fire Department aided, while many local sponsors and volunteers supported two grand prizes and raffles to promote drug and crime prevention.
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Ottawa Police Department
Central Dispatch 911
Ottawa Fire Department
Palace Barber Shop
Classic Oak Furniture
American Family Insurance
Fashion Alley
Forrest Lowry
Kansas State Bank
First National Bank
National Sign Co, Inc
Wal-Mart
Matthew Steward
Garfield School
Miranda Wormell
Hawthorne School
McGruff
Team teaching at OMS defends methods against misquotes
Ottawa Middle School teachers respond to Mr. Sheldon with a measured defense of team teaching. They clarify that classes are not 125 students in one room, note four teachers work with seven classes, and cite reduced referrals and coordinated support. They invite questions and public dialogue.
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Sheldon
Herald
Europe
OMS
Ottawa Middle School
Ottawa
Questioning School Bond Vote Amid Hunger Issues
A writer urges consideration of basic community needs before endorsing a school bond. Citing Ottawa breakfast and lunch program cuts, the author argues nutrition must be secured for underprivileged children to support true educational progress and broader community welfare.
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The
Herald
Ottawa
Maslow
Our Dream of Modern Schools for All Children
The writer argues old buildings like Ottawa Middle School and Eugene Field Elementary limit learning and technology access. They urge voters to support new buildings and additions to ensure equal opportunity, self directed learning, and a future ready Education Age for every child.
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Ottawa Middle School
Eugene
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