Cursive lessons face shift in schools across decades
The article traces cursive handwriting teaching from the early 1900s to today, noting a drop from 30 to 45 minutes daily to about 15. It cites research claiming cognitive literacy and memory benefits, plus practical uses like signing legal documents, as Wellsville schools connect cursive to broader education. It also highlights growing technology instruction and early exposure to computers in Ottawa schools.
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Association
National Association of State Boards of Education
Jerry Henn
Wellsville
Uments
Henn
Katt
Ottawa
Osage County certifies close 54th House race results
Osage County certified the 54th District vote showing Republican Ken Corbet leading Democratic Rep. Ann Mah by 44 votes out of about 10 700 ballots. Provisional ballots were reviewed county by county, with Mah seeking release of provisional voter names in Shawnee County to correct potential issues.
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Lyndon
Kansas
Osage
Ann Mah
Topeka
Ken Corbet
Corbet
Mah
Shawnee County
Kris
Osage County
Douglas
Republican Party
Caleb Crook
Douglas County
Kobach
Ottawa crash injures passenger as van runs stop sign
Henry Duerksen of Broken Bow collided with Sylvia Starkey of Ottawa on Ninth Street near Cedar Street. Starkey’s car struck the curb by Ottawa University as both vehicles suffered heavy damage. an unnamed passenger was taken to Randall Memorial Hospital with undetermined injuries. Traffic was diverted for about an hour. university classes continued.
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Waterman
Ransom Memorial Hospital
S. Main St
Ottawa
Henry Duerksen
Broken Bow
Neb
Ninth Street
Sylvia Starkey
Cedar Street
Ottawa Uni
Versity
Eighth
10Th Streets
Ottawa University
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