Cheers and jeers mark Franklin County commission week
The Ottawa Herald reports on Franklin County commissioners showing a red budget for expenses and a 3 percent raise while expanding the board to five. They propose skipping mileage payments and consider rollbacks as zoning advances, with zoning of Cutler and Pottawatomie moving forward amid growth concerns.
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Abortion Rhetoric and the Hard Case Debate
Columnist Meredith Sayers argues abortion could be justified in rape cases in a debut piece for The Ottawa Herald. David A. Lee counters that hard cases do not make abortion permissible and condemns feminist rhetoric while defending the value of fetal life and Veritas as Liberty. He criticizes opponents and asserts readers oppose abortion in all forms.
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Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with full address and telephone number. Submissions must be under 500 words and sent to Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald, 104 S. Cedar, Ottawa KS 66067, or via email to letters ottawaherald.com.
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Front Porches Tie Communities Across Time in Ottawa
The writer celebrates front porches as social hubs that built neighborly ties and shared life, then laments their decline. He notes Ottawa still has many usable porches where people read, talk, and entertain, contrasting them with backyards and privacy screens. Stories of moving west to Texas and north to Minnesota echo the porch theme and home life.
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Son Earns Learner Permit Sparks Parental Reflections
A mother reflects on her son John turning 15 and obtaining a learner's permit. She muses on growing responsibilities, driving lessons, and fears for his safety while joking about education policy and the need for practical learning. Her tone blends pride, humor, and lingering worry.
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