Local Opinion

Time is now for political leaders, citizens to step up

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By Lee Hamilton An interesting thing keeps happening to me. Every few days, someone — an acquaintance, a colleague, even a stranger on the street...

State needs to put pre-K funding at top of priority list

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About 160 fewer children are enrolled in prekindergarten classes this fall due to a loss of federal funds and grant dollars. That means about 40...

Letter: Case study suggested for Marr Road project

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From: Cary Hutchins Columbus I suggest road construction management as a subject for Cummins Inc.'s next Six Sigma collaboration with Columbus. A case study of how Columbus...

To afford small schools, merge smaller districts

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By Michael J. Hicks A number of recent studies examining the cost efficiency of Indiana’s school districts report that districts with fewer than roughly 2,000...

City, state finally seem in sync on overpass

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There have been head-scratching times in the past when one had to wonder whether the city of Columbus and state of Indiana even talked...

Cummins, community leaders continue investment in Columbus despite naysayers

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By Harry McCawley Since moving to Columbus in 1966 I have heard two refrains that have stubbornly refused to exit the community dialogue: This is...

Letter: Family Service thankful for community support

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From: Julie Miller, Family Service Inc. executive director Columbus Family Service Inc. has been providing the Healthy Families program since its inception in 1994. The program...

Letter: Deserving honor for World War II veteran

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From: Donald L. Barriger Jr. Retired First Sergeant, E-8, U.S. Army, Hartsville I wish to add my personal congratulations to Red Whittington on his award of...

Why study history? Learning about past provides insight for present, future

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By Aaron Miller Now is an exciting time of year — the start of a new fall semester. Students are finding their way to class,...

Seek Conference aids institute’s role of helping senior citizens

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The Pitman Institute for Aging Well at Mill Race Center in Columbus was created to be a resource in helping residents better understand the...