War on meth a dangerous local battle escalates
Local law officers faced danger Wednesday morning while executing a search warrant on a suspected meth lab. A fire broke out injuring three officers and one suspect as hazardous meth ingredients pose serious risks. The editorial argues for vigilant reporting and community protection against the meth scourge.
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Men must be involved with family life says Kevin McCullough
A five year old girl, blind and 80 percent deaf, dies after being tied to a radiator with a bathrobe sash by her Iraqi or Syrian foster parents. The father’s absence and disengagement are questioned as the author urges men to engage with wives and children to prevent such tragedies.
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Residents urge safer driving near Wal Mart center
A letter to the Ottawa Herald describes chaotic traffic around the Wal Mart Distribution Center. The writer cites near misses with school buses and stop signs, loud nighttime noise, and safety worries after 27 years living opposite the center, urging workers and truckers to slow down and obey signals to prevent harm.
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Landlords Not Slumlords Says Franklin County Group
Karen Harris of the Franklin County Area Landlords Association responds to Ottawa Herald May 7 coverage. She argues rental licensing and universal insurance unfairly blame landlords, urges city hall to meet with FCALA, and emphasizes education, compliance, and fair housing rights to improve landlord image while condemning true fire hazards.
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