Local Opinion

Sniffle tax small price for visit

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So I have a cold. It’s not like I didn’t ask for it. After a few days in California with my kids and grandkids,...

Heritage Fund challenge way to help community

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Generous local residents looking for a cause to support financially should consider a challenge from Heritage Fund -- The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County. ...

How’s the economy? No easy answers

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A guy stops me on the street and asks: “How’s the economy doing?” “As good as can be expected,” I answer. ...

Letter: Luring companies is tax shortfall fix

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From: Lawrence W. Wallman, president of the Indiana Chapter International Microelectronics and Packaging Society Indianapolis Much has been said and...

Letter: Public council discussion needed for transparency

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From: Kenneth Fudge Columbus I have often attended City Council meetings here in Columbus. I am concerned about one observation...

Letter: Bronze Age theology hurting today’s church

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From: Fred Allman Columbus Commenting on Jan Cundiff's letter to The Republic on May 17, she is correct. People are...

Letter: State Rep. Smith offered quick assistance

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From: Bobby Woodall Columbus I went to the Indiana State Police site on the Internet and typed in the information...

Challenges remain for Congress

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There have been encouraging signs on Capitol Hill of late that Congress’s long slide into irrelevance may be slowing. Agreements on Medicare...

Quick takes – May 16th

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Good teacher, good lessons Rick Weinheimer demonstrated why he’s such an effective teacher (chairman of the English department) and coach at Columbus...

Letter: Trade is good for Indiana farmers

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From: Trevor Glick Columbus Later this month, members of Congress are expected to vote on a piece of legislation paving...