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...
Letter: Cultural diversity helps make America great
From: Richard Crawford
Columbus
What happened to the days when we described ourselves as the world's melting pot? Almost all of us are the descendants of...
New capital improvement fund makes great sense
The ability to maintain Bartholomew County’s government buildings has always been constrained by the financial ability to fund repairs.
Elected county officials traditionally have opted...
Letter: Don’t glorify hunting animals … try target shooting
From: Adam Cooper
Greenfield
No offense, but there is really not that much difference between hunters and poachers. One pays a minimal fee and the other...
Don’t underestimate guy named Joe
By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz
Although it might seem a little early to start talking about the 2018 elections, I think it’s only fair to point out...
Hope’s new fire station ushers in new chapter
The Hope community can breathe a sigh of relief because the town’s volunteer firefighters are finally in their new home.
Hope Volunteer Fire Department’s roughly...
You must takes chances in order to appreciate what world offers
Last month one of my husband’s friends took us to dinner and insisted we all have the “Chef’s Experience,” which consisted of a variety...
Art project’s inclusion of students great opportunity
Indiana University’s proposed master’s degree in architecture, which would allow college students to take advanced classes in Columbus using the city’s many examples of...
Letter: Before hitting send, verify viral content
From: Bryan Brown
Beverly Hills, California
Viral emails and internet content providers spewing questionable facts and unfounded opinions have featured prominently in public political discourse since...
Letter: Let Smith know bipartisan redistricting a priority
From: Carol Sewell
Indianapolis
I am one of those who took time to go to the Indiana Statehouse to voice my support for a bipartisan commission...
