Parmelee plant tax deal questioned after closure
Ottawa industry Parmelee closed its plant in February after a 10 year tax abatement plan. It paid nothing in property or personal taxes though the agreement ran five years and produced jobs. County, city, and school district face unpaid taxes and questions about enforcing deals. Local officials urged tougher follow through on industrial incentives.
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Ottawa
Parmelee
Parmélee
Parmelée
Franklin County
No kidding by Karl A Van Asselt Family Album items
The column lists notable actors with odd or revealing family anecdotes sourced from Star Mothers. Clara Bow’s mother attempted to kill, Dustin Hoffman’s brother Ron asst. Secy. of Treasury, Bill Cosby living at home to 26, Larry Hagman and Jack Nicholson born to young mothers, Teri Garr’s mother an original Rockette, Jon Voight’s brother Wes wrote Wild Thing.
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Clara Bow
Dustin Hoffman
Ron
Sécy
Treasury
Bill Cosby
Larry Hagman
Bor
Jack Nicholson
Teri Garr
Jon Voight
Wes
It's Your Quarter calls for more academic recognition in school coverage
An Ottawa Herald reader urges the paper to highlight forensics and other academic achievements alongside sports. The editor notes Youth section goals, promises weekly coverage next fall, and invites input while outlining staffing limits and call times for community feedback.
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Ottawa Herald
Goldsmith pushes privatizing Indianapolis government
Mayor Stephen Goldsmith advocates opening the cab market and privatizing services to cut costs and boost competition. He argues government buys too much, wastes resources, and should devolve powers, selling assets like chalk and privatizing sewer work, with school choice and crime control via incarceration and community partnerships.
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Stephen Goldsmith
Goldsmith
Raynete
Ser
James Q. Wilson
UCLA
American Civil Liberties Union
Free press fuels school board debate in Ottawa
A local writer recounts attempting to join Ottawa school board discussions on a $12 to $14 million building proposal. He pressed for public comment access, faced procedural obstacles, and used media to inform the public while defending First Amendment rights and urging fiscally responsible options.
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Don Duncan
Ottawa
Terry Jennings
Ottawa Herald
Don) Duncan
Mr. Duncan
Beeler
West Franklin Local Option Budget Vote Explained
A local editorial urges West Franklin USD 287 residents to vote YES on the May 17 Local Option Budget measure. It explains costs and benefits over four years and the next decade, arguing the option saves taxes long term and funds needed improvements for three attendance centers. It notes rising interest costs and upcoming election day.
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West Franklin Usd 287
Contact details for Kansas lawmakers and officials
A list of government representatives with addresses and phone numbers including U S Sen Bob Dole U S Sen Nancy Kassebaum U S Rep Jim Slattery Topeka and Topeka offices Attorney General Bob Stephan State Rep George Teagarden State Rep Walker Hendrix and State Sen Doug Walker with contact lines and office locations
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U.S
Jim Slattery
Rayburn
Washington, D.C
Topeka
Jayhawk
Southwest
Jackson
Bob Stephan
Judicial Center
George Teagarden
S Statehouse
Tate
Walker Hendrix
Statehouse
Doug Walker
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Karl A. van Asselt
Indy
George F. Will
Washington Post Writers Group
Jennings
Bud Goltier
Sam
West Franklin
USD 287
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington
D.C
Telephone
Fox
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
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