Local Opinion

Sometimes, mothers need to not just pray for others, but themselves

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Have you ever wanted to do something for a friend who was hurting, but it seemed there was nothing you could do? ...

Letter: Request for assistance falls on deaf ears

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From: Bill Trafford Lebanon On April 10 at 8 p.m. I was passing through Columbus when my 12-year-old accidentally locked...

Who really won mayoral debate? Voters of Columbus

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The highest-profile race in the upcoming Columbus primary elections is that for mayor. Incumbent Kristen Brown is being challenged by city councilman...

Letter: Vote to continue progress for all city residents

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From: Sande Hummel Columbus Fred Armstrong is a really nice guy, and he had the ability to work with the...

Letter: Candidate has skills to get Columbus back on track

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From: Carolyn Seltzer Columbus For 12 years, from 1985 to 1997, I was involved with Leadership Bartholomew County (LBC) as...

Letter: Thoughtful review needed for all legislative ideas

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From: Greg Willmore Columbus I read the “Big Box, Big Problem” article in Saturday’s paper regarding Senate Bill 436. ...

Lending library project beneficial to community

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Literacy and community are getting a boost in Columbus thanks to the efforts of Emma Boas. The Columbus North High School student...

Letter: Vote for Lienhoop is vote for trash tax

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From: Charlie Bryant, retired city garage employee Columbus As a registered Democrat voting Republican in the upcoming primary election, I...

A note about election letters

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Election letters Letters to the editor pertaining to the May 5 primary election and the candidates must be received by The Republic...

Letter: 2 strong parties improves government

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From: Jean Marr Wilkins Columbus We need two strong political parties. One-party rule in a country, in a...