Local Opinion

Today’s editorial cartoon.

The $30 million in state funding awarded to a region including Bartholomew, Jackson and Jennings counties, plus the town of Edinburgh, matched the amount the region was awarded in the same program a couple of years ago.

Post-pandemic America is in the midst of significant disruption to work and living options. People are on the move and face enormous choice in how and where to work.

Since the very first Earth Day in 1970, millions of people from more than 190 countries worldwide have come together every April 22 to stand up for the planet and champion a greener, more equitable future for us all. Now in its 54th year, Earth Day serves as a poignant reminder of our collective responsibility to safeguard the environment and our own future.

Dear Amy: My brother is due to get married next year and while I’m really happy for him, I’m dreading the idea of having to see my mother again.

It isn’t official yet, but our local school system has nominated Chad Phillips as the next superintendent, pending a formal board vote on April 29.

I have the tremendous opportunity to work with some of the greatest employees in the federal government and we have the pleasure to serve and work for the American farmer – the original environmentalist, who cares for the land and our natural resources like no other.

Political letters to the editor supporting or opposing political candidates or parties ahead of the May 7 Indiana primary election must be received by The Republic by 5 p.m. Monday, April 22.

Dear Amy: Some of my family members are going to have a mini family reunion in Paris in a few months – the city where my brother lives.

Today’s editorial cartoon.