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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 2006
Page
7
Franklin County officials pressed Kanza's trail plan to address bond amount, liability insurance, and crossing the BNSF and Missouri Pacific lines. Landowners urged higher bonds and safer crossings as the group negotiates with railroads and county leaders amid legal resistance to rail trail rules.
The Campus newspaper at Ottawa University launches an online edition at www.thecampusnewspaper.com to reach OU students faculty staff parents alumni and the global community. Editor in chief Nicole Lemons notes the site offers OU news national and international coverage archives polls and a letters section. The move includes a redesigned print edition with color and graphics and a space for staff editorials to foster critical thinking and diverse student perspectives.
Franklin County commissioners discussed minor changes to subdivision and zoning rules to align with a new comprehensive plan. They announced finding three new planning commission members while three current terms expire but will continue until approval. Several neighbors criticized actions by Ottawa officials over meeting conduct and county projects, with discussions on public prayer, Old Highway 50 improvements, and a damaged historic bridge. They also addressed property appraisal disputes and rights of way maintenance, with an executive session on non elected staff lasting about 20 minutes.
In eastern Kansas district, Boyda campaigns on had enough and ridiculed Republicans while national polls show corruption concerns may help Democrats. Carville says Dems could expand beyond 50 seats and target Ryan district. McDermott cites aid needed to weatherize elderly father at home.
In Salina and Dodge City centers, wait lists for adult English classes stretch from a few to hundreds as demand outstrips slots. Directors cite limited funding, with Kansas providing 1.3 million statewide, not meeting neighboring states’ levels. The need spans newcomers and long-time residents seeking English proficiency despite funding gaps.
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