Firefighters of county demonstrate mutual aid
It’s the way of firefighters to come to each others’ aid. A fire in one area of Bartholomew County sometimes results in a fire...
Recent volatility not out of ordinary for stock market
The S&P 500 stayed in the tightest range for the first half of the year ever in 2015, never down more than 3.2 percent...
Letter: Council candidate known for cooperation, cohesion
From: Dominic Glover
Columbus
“Cooperation, coordination and cohesion.” “Working together as a team makes for a more vibrant community.” Who...
Letter: Family invested in community; now time to support Dell
From: Dr. Michael Chadwick
Columbus
The Dell family has invested 100 years of service in our community. Now, Tom Dell...
Brown sets example for area women
When you mention the name Nancy Ann Brown, words that commonly follow are “first” and “started.” That’s because she forged new paths for women...
Letter: Wrong to politicize issue of homosexuality
From: Joe Cole
Columbus
In the Saturday edition of The Republic, Robert Edwards wrote a letter to the editor complaining...
Letter: Council candidate Brand committed community leader
From: Kevina Schumaker
Columbus
I have known Ryan Brand for 18 years. He has been a committed community leader since...
Letter: Headline on hospital errors misrepresents reality
From: Lena McCubbin
Columbus
Shame on The Republic for the misleading headline, "Columbus Regional 6th on error list." Columbus Regional...
Letter: Whipker honest, committed to what’s best for city
From: David Mann
Columbus
Historically, Columbus has had a tradition of having quality candidates seek election to hold public office,...
Congress’ dysfunction exacts huge cost
Earlier this month, The Economist, the renowned British weekly, ran an editorial advocating an end to the U.S. dollar’s supremacy as the world’s chief...





