Prairie Spirit Trail Opens in Ottawa with Promise
The Prairie Spirit Rail-Trail opens today in Ottawa, a 33 mile paved route from First Street to the city limits with free city use and $2.50 daily or $10 yearly rural access. A ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. marks the official opening amid ongoing efforts to extend north to the Old Depot Museum and to boost regional tourism and economic development through promotion by the Franklin County Convention and Tourism Bureau.
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Mother's Day Chest of My Mother's Life Reveals a Simple Truth
Kathleen Parker recalls a cedar lined chest she kept from her mother, hidden stories, and a drive through a fast food order that becomes a revelation. The item, now in the author's basement, shows that the secrets lay not in the contents but within.
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Ottawa student earns NFL finalist amid district funding clash
Ottawa High School sophomore John Kraemer earned a National Forensic League tourney berth, but district Superintendent Ludwick refuses to fund travel and lodging. The appeal warns the district pays NFL dues and entry fees yet blocks support, urging community donations for a six day trip to St Louis in June. Public call emphasizes students first and academics above all.
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Open letter questions Ottawa 290 patrons teachers staff
Marlin Kimball of the Ottawa Board of Education questions the Ottawa Education Association about cooperation and transparency. He cites negotiated offers, tape recordings, holiday stipends, subpoenas, and fullday teaching pay as areas needing scrutiny.
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Monica Lewinsky in Vanity Fair shoot sparks debate
The Seattle Times notes Monica Lewinsky, then 24, faces media pressure with high-profile lawyer William Ginsburg arranging a Vanity Fair shoot by Herb Ritts at Malibu. Critics question if the session aids her morale while she remains without steady employment or independent finances.
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Guest Editorials Present Reader Opinions Varied
Editorial note explains this column presents diverse viewpoints not necessarily reflecting The Herald's editor. It invites readers to consider multiple positions on current issues.
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