Tom Curley Named AP President and Chief Executive Officer
Tom Curley has been appointed president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press, effective immediately, following a transition of leadership within the news cooperative. Curley, a longtime AP executive, will oversee global operations and strategy.
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Tourism Buzz in Franklin County Seeks Local Promotion
Franklin County and Ottawa area push to boost tourism citing local gems from Guy and Mac's to Old Depot Museum and Prairie Spirit Rail Trail. Budget shifts raised bed tax revenue but cut tourism bureau income, prompting cooperative marketing and hotel upgrades to attract more visitors. credits: Jeanny Sharp.
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Kansas House Rejects Incomplete Campaign Finance Bill
The Kansas House narrowly rejected a campaign finance bill before adjournment. It would have required disclosures for last minute telephone ads and contributions over 350 dollars within two days during the blackout period. The measure lacked rules on educational issue ads, leaving major funding sources off the books and likely to become a campaign issue in the next election cycle.
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Days of Our Pathetic Political Lives in Our County
A reader criticizes county officials for bickering and wasteful pay, proposes firing all incumbents and hiring qualified international exchange students from Ottawa University, and demands refunds for wasted public funds while urging officials to restore public trust.
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Readers' Forum letter blasts local officials in Ottawa
Joy L. Mietchen laments perceived childish conduct by county commissioners and Shari Perry. She urges voters to replace them, demanding accountability and adult behavior, warning that she will push to end their terms if the problem continues.
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Final Ottawa Suzuki Strings Concert Shines at FUMC
The Ottawa Suzuki Strings performed at the First United Methodist Church with Emcee Dale Fox introducing 45 students and teachers. More than 100 patrons enjoyed violins, cellos, and violas as the acoustics impressed the crowd. A farewell note urged return for the fall series with details at ottawasuzukistvings.org.
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