Church services try new approach in Ottawa
Courtney Servaes reports on Gayiia Menninger who grew up with hymns and pipe organ music. She attends the 9 a.m. Alleluia Service at First Baptist Church in Ottawa and also participates in the contemporary Celebration Service. Menninger, the church music director, favors the blended approach.
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City officials push for citywide diversity training
Ottawa Commissioner Rocky Fleer urges fellow commissioners that all city staff must receive diversity training. He warns current training may be inadequate and stresses the need to ensure all citizens are served by well trained personnel.
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Herald Opinion Editorial on Diversity Training
An editorial argues that diversity training covers more than race and ethnicity and links the topic to broader legal rights discussed by Fleer during a city commission meeting. Page references indicate extended coverage.
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Advance voting starts in Franklin County election
Franklin County Clerk Shaun Perry announced advance voting is underway at the Franklin County Courthouse in Ot, with extended hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on specific Saturdays. Applications are on the county site and mail ballots must arrive by 7 p.m. on November 2 to count.
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