Skateboard Park Plea Reaches Ottawa City Commission
Teen skaters lobby Ottawa officials for a dedicated park after claiming harassment downtown and lack of safe spaces. Proposal to convert two dilapidated tennis courts at Forest Park into a skate park estimated at 30000 dollars, with volunteers and fundraising already underway. The commission weighs needs versus other priorities and may pursue a smaller compromise if full project is not feasible.
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Kansas moves to unify higher education under new regents system
The House and Senate approved a bill restructuring the nine member Board of Regents to include Washburn University and Kansas community colleges. The reform aims to boost faculty salaries, streamline credit transfers, and prevent course duplication as the transition begins July 1, with supporters calling it a turning point for a world-class Kansas system.
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Red Cross thanks donors and volunteers for May 7 Blood Drive
Franklin County Red Cross expresses gratitude to Faith Lutheran Church Kansas National Guard Ottawa Jaycees and many donors for the May 7 blood mobile. Special praise for Wellsville students donating to Kosovo relief and for tornado relief donations from Oklahoma and Kansas. Volunteers emphasize need for ongoing support and funding.
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Ottawa Herald Reader Forum guidelines prompt letters
Readers are invited to submit hand signed letters with address and telephone number. Submissions must be mailed to Reader Forum, The Ottawa Herald, 104 S. Cedar, Ottawa KS 66067 or emailed to letters ottawaherald.com. Limit is 500 words.
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NATO bombs not winning Kosovo war say critics
A columnist argues NATO actions in Kosovo are failing to stop Serbian aggression. He cites high bomb costs, repeated strikes on targets like TV stations, and questions whether Western powers can sustain multi‑front wars. Lech Walesa calls for overwhelming force while Will Rogers is invoked for caution.
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Bullies, resilience, and the Columbine reflection
The author recalls bullying experiences and notes how some readers sympathized with Columbine killers. They credit surviving peers to loving parents and a spiritual home, citing two letters about taunts, self harm fantasies, and the role of family support in resilience and understanding school violence.
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