Letter: Masks should be mandatory in schools
From: Maureen LeisureColumbusAs a grandmother of children in the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp., I am extremely concerned with the measures that will be taken...
Letter: Break free from tobacco use
From: Cassie HawkinsColumbusDeclare your freedom from tobacco use. Addiction to tobacco products keeps thousands of Hoosiers from living a healthier life. The decision to...
Letter: City should consider making Greenbelt a park
From: Bill KozarColumbusShelters, picnic areas with tables and BBQ pits, walking trails with fitness stations, a path allowing for a leisurely stroll along the...
Letter: Mail-in voting availability should be expanded
From: Sharon KriegColumbusI wholeheartedly agree with The Republic editorial of June 25th supporting greater mail-in voting availability.Contrary to the opinion expressed by another letter...
Letter: Global poverty a major issue
From: Alexis WoodruffGreenfieldPeople can care about more than one issue that impacts them and the rest of the world. From poverty at home to...
Letter: Closing Greenbelt would be a mistake
From: Steve HeimannColumbusThere are a couple of matters that need to be addressed regarding the proposed closing of Greenbelt.1. Access. For a number of...
Letter: Greenbelt offers affordable recreation
From: Frank ShawColumbusI am writing to share some information about our Columbus full-length golf courses and how closing one would affect Columbus golfers.From the...
Letter: Immune response is more important than wearing masks
From: Noel TaylorColumbusEver since someone decided that COVID-19 should not spread, official response has included many guidelines. We’re all aware that wearing a mask...
Letter: Some truths are not self evident
From: Tom ShulickNorth VernonIn our zeal to dismantle the statues of those who fought to continue slavery, the statues of some of those who...
Letter: It’s our responsibility to wear masks
From: Morris KlapperIndianapolisIt came first for people in nursing homes, and I did nothing because I did not live in a nursing home.It came...












