Local Opinion

Criminal justice system balance of public safety, justice

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The dual goals of our criminal justice system are to maximize public safety and to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice. The system...

Consider being a volunteer for CASA , helping a child in need

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The Advocates for Children organization that is serving neglected and abused children in Bartholomew County has made tremendous strides in protecting the legal interests...

New state program helps students discover future career

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By Teresa Lubbers Indiana, like much of the Midwest, is a state in transition. High-paying jobs that only require a high school diploma are rapidly...

Quick takes – May 13th

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Heed warning signs When local roads are closed with high-water signs, it’s not meant as a recommendation, but a warning. Roadways that have high water...

Letter: Good customer service essential

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From: Dexter Fravel Columbus Since January I have gathered information for my topic of service and politeness. I have visited close to 100 businesses in Columbus....

Letter: Columbus leaves happy memories

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From: Al Stein Delray Beach, Florida I have just received a copy of Harry McCawley's column about the old restaurants in Columbus, and what a thrill...

For Mother’s Day, memories of Godly woman of service

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Dear Grandma, My earliest memory goes back to the month of May 1953. I was three months shy of being 3 years old. What I...

College’s sexual assault survey provides useful, important data

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A survey on sexual assault that all Indiana University campuses distributed to students has revealed important and useful information in Columbus. IUPUC’s first online climate...

Letter: Officials enriching rich, harming most Hoosiers

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From: Denny Kubal Nashville The recent vote of our congressional representatives Trey Hollingsworth and Luke Messer approving of the American Health Care Act would harm Indiana...

No, churches aren’t muzzled

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Los Angeles Times As a candidate for president, Donald Trump embraced the mistaken view that the federal government was violating religious freedom by prohibiting churches...