Cold front to plunge temperatures after warm Thanksgiving day
Winter Thanksgiving temperatures fade as a cold front moves in from today through next week. Monday reached 75 degrees, nearing the 77 degree 1942 record, while tonight may drop to 38 with a 30 percent rain chance. Emergency official Vickie Eckard comments on storm expectations. Wednesday high near 41.
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Franklin County Emergency Management
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Ottawa Thanksgiving dinner brings community together
The seventh annual Ottawa Middle School Community Thanksgiving dinner at Ottawa High School Cyclone Room gathers about 750 attendees with 35 turkeys donated by Hope House. Nancy Baylor notes two years ago attendance peaked at 925 as volunteers from churches, businesses, and organizations donate food and labor for delivery and on site.
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Ottawa Middle School
Ottawa Smoking ban to focus on restaurants and public places
Ottawa city moves toward a clean air ordinance targeting restaurants and public places with exemptions for private homes vehicles clubs and bars possible waivers debated by city commissioners. Bob Bezek presented a second draft as public comment period nears final vote with fines proposed at 100 dollars for first violations and 200 for subsequent offenses.
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Herald
Ottawa
Bob Bezek
Commission
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Poll finds Democrats favor personal traits over policy in 2008 race
An Associated Press survey of over 2000 Americans shows Democrats valuing likability, temperament, and personal traits more than policy. Republicans focus more on policy, personality, and religion. The poll suggests liberals weigh character ahead of platform this year.
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Trevor Tompson
Associated Press
Washington
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