Threats to schools, businesses not a joke
A recent string of bomb threats at Indiana schools, businesses and shopping malls left school officials, police and business operators handcuffed and frustrated.
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Quick takes – January 2nd
Good idea
Fifth- and sixth-graders at Southside Elementary School have learned valuable lessons in a different type of classroom. They have participated...
City right to hear residents on commercial development
Community residents want local government to hear and consider their opinions. More importantly, it's good business for the city and county to do so...
Cummins buying Sears property is win, win
When the former Sears property became available after the retail store closed its downtown Columbus operation, many ideas were offered about its best future...
Quarterly talks on race positive for community
The differences that exist between people — notably race, culture and religion — can make relationships challenging without an attempt at mutual understanding.
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Quick takes – December 19th
Clever idea
Local Salvation Army Capt. Alan Sladek and his wife, Capt. Jodi Sladek, are to be commended for their stick-to-itiveness to...
Quick takes – December 12th
Commendable reaction
When a driver drove through the front entrance of a Columbus church on Aug. 25, causing an estimated $100,000 to...
Torch relay good way to enjoy state’s bicentennial
Did you know that Friday is Indiana’s birthday? Probably not. It turns 199, but more likely you’ve been hearing plans about the state’s bicentennial...
State Street suggestion impressive; much to do
The latest plans for the State Street Corridor upgrade from consultants United Consulting and Brown Day Mullins Dierdorf architects have a wow factor about...
Adoption Day event highlights positive impact for local kids
An important event took place Nov. 25 that impacted five families and seven children. That’s when Bartholomew County took part in National Adoption Day...
