Letter: State can get jump on tobacco tax
From: Debra Richard
Tobacco cessation counselor with Reach Healthy Communities
Columbus
News that state Reps. Ed Clere (R-New...
Letter: Alternative option available for train problem
From: Terry Marbach
Columbus
An alternative to the train problem in Columbus would be the following:
Straight-line the...
Letter: News media ‘cried wolf’ on blizzard reporting
From: Noel Taylor
Columbus
One of Aesop’s fables is “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” This week’s public relations blitz about...
Cummins profits from move to stick with project
Patience and perseverance are two qualities Cummins Inc. exhibited during a challenging time.
The engine company and the Columbus community are benefiting...
Letter: Appalachian Trail hikers face grueling endeavor
From: William Porter
Columbus
In regard to “Trip of a Lifetime,” I would like to point out that thru-hiking the...
Letter: Mayor unresponsive on gun violence issues
From: William Scarbrough
Columbus
On Jan. 17, The Republic published a letter from me stating that Mayor Kristen Brown was...
Quick takes – January 31st
Museum upgrades need support
The kidscommons children’s museum is one of the most popular attractions in Columbus, drawing more than 44,000 visitors...
When government goes too far individual liberty pays the price
What sort of mental — perhaps emotional — response does the word “government” trigger in you? My experience indicates to me that views on...
Six Sigma benefits more than just businesses
Cummins Inc. has a long-held belief that a company can never be healthier than the communities in which it operates. That’s apparent with the...
Bill offers step forward in regulating e-cigarettes
A recent survey of teenagers showed many of them are experimenting with electronic cigarettes. Whether it’s simply a fad or a mistaken belief that...