Retention pond rescue example of extra effort with training
Emergency responders face a variety of situations on the job. Some are expected, some are not.
For example, a police officer may expect to encounter...
Serendipity?
I was sick and not exactly hospitable when Joyce Scroggins called on my home phone. I’m pretty sure my voice reflected that when the...
Disease of addiction makes quitting drug use difficult
Why can’t my son/daughter just quit taking the drugs? Don’t they know it is ruining their lives?
This is a question I hear over and...
Highway bill simply fueling problems
I supported the legislature enacting a multi-year program for constructing and maintaining our roadways and bridges, public infrastructure which is necessary to economic growth...
Community to be commended for effort in feeding hungry
HUNGER is a significant issue in Bartholomew County.
Love Chapel, the largest local food pantry, each month feeds about 1,000 families. Also, the federal school...
Start of 2017 welcome mirror image of 2016
The following is an excerpt from Kirr, Marbach & Co.’s first quarter client letter, available at kirrmar.com.
What a difference a year makes. Stocks tumbled...
Letter: Heflen Park is clean, fun, safe place to bring friends
From: Lisa Zeigler
Columbus
As a manager of Heflen Park and on behalf of the Bartholomew County Park Board members, I am writing this letter to...
Former Indy mayor grew from experiences
INDIANAPOLIS
Steve Goldsmith says three words.
“I was wrong.”
He follows with another three.
“They were right.”
The former two-term mayor of Indianapolis and I are talking about historic...
Turnout at forum good sign in battle against opioids
Opioid addiction is a serious and growing problem in Bartholomew County. With two new fatal overdoses reported April 21 and 23, a dozen have...
Quick takes – April 29th
A great help
The Columbus Salvation Army recently launched “Bags of Hope” to deliver groceries to clients of the food pantry program who cannot visit...
