Talking hoops: Tournament good way to start conversation
By Aaron Miller
“Have you filled out your bracket?” You have probably heard that question more than once in the past few days. The NCAA...
Development of downtown land offers great potential
The City of Columbus has for years desired to commercially develop about 10 acres of land just east of the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department....
Government transparency vital to build public trust
ONE of the hallmarks of good government in a democracy is transparency. That involves the public’s right to know regarding the various entities of...
Letter: Keep the focus in schools on education
From: Scott Keen
Columbus
The Feb. 22 article in The Republic titled “A Full Docket” reviewed a proposed Indiana bill that “makes sure school corporations don’t...
House church illustrates importance of relationships
By Brandon Andress
I had this kind of powerful and emotional moment the other day. And it really came out of nowhere. It was completely...
Allow doctors to talk about gun safety
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
Medical professionals have the right to protect people — that’s what a federal appeals court in Florida unanimously ruled in mid-February when...
Finally, a replacement for onerous Obamacare
By Mark Davis
It’s about time.
Those of us who have advocated for the repeal and replacement of Obamacare have been frustrated by the lack of...
Quick takes – March 11th
Awareness efforts appreciated
Bartholomew County resident Gary Poland discovered first-hand the difficulty in dealing with Lyme disease, the bacterial disease spread by black-legged ticks also...
Imagine if all this happened during Obama’s first 40 days in oval office
By Rex Huppke
I want you to stand in front of a mirror.
Now I want you to imagine Barack Obama is 40 days into his...
Letter: We must investigate foreign influence in U.S. elections
From: Doug Logan
Columbus
I saw the story in late October about a Trump-owned server communicating with (apparently) a Russian bank. It was presented as a...
