Distinct Ottawa Franklin County economic groups differ
The Ottawa/Franklin County Economic Development Inc. operates with its own board, no staff, and funded entirely by dues, while the Chamber of Commerce has staff, owns property, and funds its activities separately. O FCED volunteers support housing and strategic plans, remaining politically independent from city and county governance.
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O/FCED
Franklin County
Chamber of Commerce
Powell quote on press accountability in government
Colin Powell, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1991, asserts that the most effective way to ensure government accountability to the people is through an aggressive, free, challenging, and untrusting press.
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Colin Powell
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Congress
Ottawa voters back school bond with maintenance pledge
More than half of Ottawa voters approved the school bond issue, driven by a pledge that the school board will maintain new and existing facilities. A maintenance task force will draft a plan to prevent neglect, extend lifespans, and reassure taxpayers about the district’s care of its buildings and equipment.
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Ottawa
Editorial note on guest opinions in The Herald
Guest editorials provide readers with diverse viewpoints and are not endorsed by The Herald or its editorial staff. Views expressed reflect individual contributors and may differ from the newspaper's stance.
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Four pivotal elections shaped American history
Mark Morrisey, Ottawa resident, reflects on four key elections featuring Lincoln Roosevelt Wilson Debs, FDR Hoover, and Carter Reagan. He argues progressivism triumphed, reshaping U.S. policy domestically and internationally, and warns current voters to heed historical lessons amid partisan clashes.
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