Millennium celebration reflections from Ottawa Herald
John D. Montgomery reflects on the approaching millennium, noting local heritage in Ottawa and Franklin County. He compares 1900 optimism with today’s tech era, urges cautious celebration, and urges hope, counting blessings in a prosperous, safe community as change accelerates.
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Northwest Passage highway project clears first hurdle
The Northwest Passage road proposal won preliminary approval but is not guaranteed. Officials must craft an engineering plan and submit it to the state for review as highway-funding competition remains intense. Local supporters view the project as a central Kansas win after eight to ten years of effort.
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River Run Show Impresses Ottawa Car Club
A couple entering their first Ottawa car show praise the Ol' Marais River Run. They commend the Over the Road Gang and city collaboration, noting a Saturday Main Street cruise drew shoppers who favored extended merchant hours and plan to return next year.
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RMH Hospital Praised After Wife’s Stroke Recovery
Adell W. Dean commends RMH for timely ER care on Aug 25 when Nelda Dean suffered a brain artery blood clot. An MRI guided vein therapy and ICU stay followed by five days in ICU and three weeks till discharge. Dean lauds doctors nurses and therapists as professional and caring.
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Reader Forum submissions for Ottawa Herald letters
Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and phone number. Mail to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or email letters ottawaherald com Submissions should be no longer than 00 words.
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Opinion: Gates gift contrasts with mass shooting critique
The columnist weighs gun debates after Texas killings, mocks pop psychology, questions gun bans, and applauds Bill Gates for pledging 1 billion for minority education. He contrasts societal love with firearm access and notes Gates’ philanthropy may outshine prior critics.
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