William Kennedy Reflects On Press Freedom And Voice
In a 2004 statement, writer and journalist William Kennedy expresses trust in the press to safeguard voices and resist any forces that would suppress or diminish them, stressing the link between media integrity and personal liberty.
City debate over nuts on public property sparks outcry
A rural Ottawa woman warns of two young men collecting acorns and other nuts at Forest Park for profit, while city officials note benefits of debris pickup. The dispute touches whether large scale nut gathering should be halted and if mulch should be shared by all residents.
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Reader Forum Emphasizes Local Impact and Free Speech
The Ottawa Herald states its Reader Forum is an open community platform for discussing issues of local interest. It pledges to honor individual rights and uphold a free press and free speech while using editorials to educate and persuade residents and institutions toward progressive action.
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National High School Activities Week kicks off Oct 15
The Kan sas State High School Activities Association notes interscholastic programs in music debate athletics speech and leadership involve over half of Kansas students while consuming about 2 percent of the state budget. The observance honors educators Oct 19 as National Coaches Advisors Sponsors Day and praises their hundreds of hours aiding youths mind body and spirit through school activities. Denise O'Dea Wellsville superintendent emphasized activities as key to education.
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Community Housing Hope Denied by Churches Critique
Ellen Greenfield of Ottawa questions church response to homelessness urging action over talk. She calls on churches to fund or move a house to shelter the needy and remove people from the streets with concrete help rather than more discussion.
Reader Forum letters seek signed submissions to Ottawa Herald
Readers may submit letters up to 400 words to The Ottawa Herald. Include the author’s address and telephone number. Submissions sent by mail to 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters@ottawa herald.com. Letters may be edited for space, grammar and clarity.
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Vote Waymire in county race amid local voter apathy
A reader urges residents to back Don Waymire for county commissioner, criticizing low turnout in the primary and stressing local government decisions affect daily life. The letter calls for civic duty, a write in Waymire, and contrasts public discourse with community upkeep and litter concerns in the neighborhood.
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Readers' Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
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