Franklin County may gain from mainstreaming mental health care
Franklin County Mental Health advocates say shifting patients to community based services saves money and improves lives. A proposed state study examines closeouts of Topeka Osawatomie Parsons Larned and Kansas City hospitals and how further closures could affect local services. The group notes growth at Franklin County Mental Health and urges balanced institutional and community care with neighbor input guiding future plans.
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March Madness controversy critics faith in college sports
The Observer-Dispatch defends Syracuse for fair play while condemning widespread college basketball scandals. Academically ineligible athletes, fake grades, phone card misuse, ethics concerns, and at St Bonaventure the president’s resignation over a questionable basketball player dent the sport’s image.
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Reader Forum submissions for The Ottawa Herald letters
Opinions from readers are welcome in the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed and include the author’s address and telephone number. Send letters to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via email to letters otawaherald com. Submissions should be no longer than 400 words and may be edited for space.
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Political contacts for Kansas and national offices
A list of U S senators representatives and state lawmakers with office addresses in Washington D C Topeka Kansas and contact numbers including Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Jin Ryun Kaahbean Sebelius Robert Tyson Tom Holland Bill Feverbom Joe Humerickhouss Stanley Dreher with corresponding web addresses and offices for correspondence.
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Parents Drive Student Success Through Home Involvement
Denise O'Dea, superintendent of Wellsville schools, underscores that parental engagement shapes a child’s learning more than school alone. Daily home activities and supportive reinforcement boost motivation and cognitive development, with teachers unable to match parent influence.
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Wellsville Schools
Pleasing visit leaves Southern family impressed with Ottawa University
A Southerner family visiting Ottawa University for soccer recruitment praised the city and its people after a smooth visit. A wife suffered kidney stones at a hotel but received prompt, caring treatment at Ransom Memorial Hospital. The group toured the campus, met friendly staff and students, and left confident their son might attend Ottawa University.
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Positive Life Reflections From Jose A Gonzalez Sr
Jose A Gonzalez Sr of Baton Rouge Louisiana shares memories of his life in a supportive community and encourages others to continue their good work in a note celebrating resilience and optimism.
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Baton Rouge
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Bond for USD 288 Upgrades and New Classrooms Proposed
Local advocates argue USD 288 bond funds are needed to upgrade technology, add classrooms to separate junior high from high school, and improve athletic facilities. They note state aid covers 39 percent of costs and warn delayed upgrades will raise future costs while risking student and teacher losses. Terry and Mary Laird Richmond urge voting yes.
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Central Heights candidates forum draws praise and questions
A government class and National Honor Society hosted a school board forum for candidates Eugene Schaefer Ed Ouelette and Betty Raby while Barbara Short Glenda Johnson Doyle Sobba and Don Hobbs did not attend Charlie Hirt was absent due to his mother’s death Voters question why the others did not participate and what the district will face in the future with needs including special education and technology
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