Ottawa considers Cedar Street roundabouts for traffic calming
City commissioners weigh roundabouts along Cedar Street as a traffic calming option along with lane changes and speed tables. Residents fear slower traffic may hinder flow and emergency access despite potential safety gains. The plan ties to 2005 federal funding for Cedar Street rehabilitation including widening and turn lanes.
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U.S. 59
Question of the Week prompts online comments at Ottawa Herald
Readers are urged to share thoughts on the daily Question of the Week via www.ottawaherald.com or mail responses to Ottawa Herald 104 South Cedar Street, by Friday.
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Ottawaherald.com
Ottawa Herald
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S. Cadar
Ottawa
Stacy Cohen
Ottawaherald
Anda Brown
Kathy Miller
Keriillar
Ken Kistner
Kkistner
di Grey
Bgray
Ten Miller
Beverly Hillbillies reality show eyed by CBS
Guest editorial critiques CBS plan to relocate a real Arkansas West Virginia North Carolina Tennessee or Kentucky family to a Beverly Hills mansion for a year to film their lifestyle for ratings. The piece warns the concept exploits a real family, perpetuates stereotypes, and echoes elitist tastes.
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Beverly Hillbillies
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CBS
Arkansas
West Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Beverly Hills
MTV
Ozzy Osbourne
Anna Nicole Smith
Hollywood
Elizabeth Layton remembered at Ottawa art reception
A Sept. 8 reception at Carnegie Cultural Center showcased works by Elizabeth Converse Nichols Layton, known as Grandma Layton. The article recalls her late start at 68 in an OU art class, international recognition, and a lifelong bond with Ottawan Dorothy Nichols, detailing family history, politics, and a two-week Ottawa exhibit before items move to the Lawrence Arts Center.
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Carnegie Cultural Center
Elizabeth
Nichols
J.R
Julia
South Oak Street
Clara Stitt
Wellsville
Don Lambert
Deb Barker
Arts Council
Bennett Building
Third and Main
Ottawa
Pat
Glenn Layton
Glenn
Carolyn
Grandma Layton
Lawrence Arts Center
Lac
Franklin County
Elizabeth Converse Nichols Layton
Dorothy Nichols
Jury Duty Under Scrutiny In Modern Courts
A critique of jury service highlights evasion attempts by jurors in New Jersey Illinois and Texas. It notes contempt penalties for failure to appear and questions the boring reality of trials versus televised courtroom drama. The piece calls for reform including pay improvements and system tuning.
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New Jersey
Illinois
David Williamson
Texas
Ms. Garcia
Jury Duty Reform Urges Better Pay and Respect
The piece argues jurors in South Carolina and Colorado face meager or no pay, deterring participation especially for workers and self employed. It notes lawyers judges and court staff are paid, while jurors are not. The author calls for swift changes to make service palatable and profitable amid growing public frustration, citing recent incidents.
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South Carolina
Colorado
Sean Carter
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