Local Opinion

Event good way to show support for university

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Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus, well known by its acronym of IUPUC, has become an important higher education institution in south-central Indiana over its 47...

Involvement in riverfront improvements positive sign

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As Columbus government officials try to decide how to improve the downtown riverfront, it's clear that great possibilities exist to making the area more...

Letter: Teens can call for help, get amnesty from prosecution

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From: Indiana Youth Services Association CEO David Westenberger, Indiana Sen. James Merritt, Indiana State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell Indianapolis “If someone had called for help right away, maybe...

Community should focus on aftercare for drug addiction

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The crisis is addiction. Everyone has an opinion, but is it the right one? Currently we are in the process of trying to find...

Hope’s public planning sessions good for town square projects

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Hope officials are planning revitalization projects around the town's square in order to create a sustainable downtown, and bolster the community as a destination point. The...

Letter: Trump administration’s ‘tremendous successes’

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From: Michael Greven Columbus We are not even 100 days into the Trump administration, and there have been some tremendous successes. Without any question his greatest success...

Letter: April is Sexual Assault Awareness month

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From: Sarah Flores Columbus April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year’s theme, “Engaging New Voices,” builds on the idea that we are stronger together and...

Quick takes – April 8

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Join the effort The United Way of Bartholomew County is inviting people to volunteer for its May 5 Day of Caring event. The purpose is...

Jesus calls us to be his arms of help, mercy

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A question for today straight from a classic Scripture: Will you pass by the hurting on the other side of the road, too? I...

Trump’s reported Russian ties have become messy

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By Lee Hamilton The recent announcement by FBI Director James Comey that his agency is investigating links between members of President Trump’s campaign and Russia...