Editorial: TMH employee’s accomplishments do a world of good
We like to think of Columbus as a small but world-class city rich in talented people who in many regards compete at an elite level.
Niki Kelly: Child abuse, neglect deaths deserve more attention
At 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30 — days after a Christmas holiday and days before New Year’s — the Indiana Department of Child Services dropped its annual report of child abuse and neglect fatalities.
Mark Franke: Is this the government we deserve?
“You get the government you deserve.” — Thomas Jefferson
Editorial: Humane Society funding boost due to human problem
The Bartholomew County Humane Society will get a significant boost in funding from the county this year, as county commissioners agreed to raise the amount paid to shelter abandoned animals by 38% over 2022 funding. The county has agreed to pay the Humane Society $125,000 this year compared to just over $90,000 last year.
Lee Hamilton: A lawmaker’s toughest job
As Congress and many state legislatures get under way for the year, there are lots of new lawmakers out there starting to learn the ropes. It’s an exhilarating, exhausting time, and they’ll have plenty of questions about the challenges. But here’s one thing they might not even have imagined: The hardest part of their new jobs may be the most basic — casting a vote on legislation.
Abdul Hakim-Shabazz: Some early legislative session thoughts
With the 2023 legislative session just started, I figured I’d do my traditional “here are some thoughts lawmakers should focus on” piece. Granted, I understand this is a budget year, and lawmakers have lots of priorities to sort out — health care, teacher pay, and property taxes. So, the items below may or may not fall into that category.
Letter: Blame doesn’t lie with judge in recent murder-suicide
From: Norman D. Curry, retired Bartholomew Superior 2 Judge
Letter: Silence on protection order policy amounts to judges hiding
From: Larry Hilkene
Susan Cox: Finding inspiration in fights for freedom, equality
I recently read “The Woman They Could Not Silence” by Kate Moore. Moore shares the true story of Elizabeth Packard, a mother of six, whose husband, Theophilus, feels threatened by her intellect and her unwillingness to silence her own opinions. In 1860, Theophilus, in an attempt to silence Elizabeth, has her committed to the Illinois State Hospital, an insane asylum.
Editorial: Check out library’s teen section survey
The Bartholomew County Public Library is one of our most cherished and valuable resources, open to all and deeply committed to enabling people of all ages to learn more and explore a boundless array of ideas and interests.
