Library can be part of reading options with youngsters
By Christina Kelley
It’s never too early to start reading to children. I started reading to my son when he was still in the womb.
I...
Letter: Successful fundraiser shows people are good
From: Shirley Bozell
Columbus
What a wonderful community we live in, one where people are always willing to help other people. This was definitely the case...
Quick takes – August 26th
Helpful project
Columbus North senior Cassie Sprague organized a benefit concert Aug. 19 at Columbus East High School's auditorium to support Just Friends Adult Day...
Examining some myths about the Reformation
As this year marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, let’s address some common myths associated with it.
Myth: “Martin Luther chose to leave...
Using jail space to treat inmates for addictions makes sense
The Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress in Bartholomew County is the entity tasked with finding solutions to the local drug crisis that has worsened...
Letter: Let’s not pretend biofuel is helping environment
From: Noel Taylor
Columbus
Like Kris Tom in his recent letter, I have no love for oil lobbyists. Unlike Kris Tom, I’ve looked at the ethanol...
Letter: Hatred won’t let light of goodness shine
From: John Vanderbur
Greensburg
It seems as though whenever I turn on the television I hear news that someone has been killed by a deranged person(s)....
Letter: We all helped create insanity that traps us
From: Tom Lane
Columbus
We are in strange times of hate and violence. We are quick to denounce the “other side” no matter who that is....
School district’s English learners program making huge difference
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. has responded well to a growing influx of Hispanic students who are not fluent in English.
In 12 years time, the...
Lesson from reader sticks with writer
By Harry McCawley
I will miss being edited by Geoff Vincent.
It’s been a while since Geoff last took to a keyboard to point out a...
