Local Opinion

My parents grew up in the Great Depression of the 1930s. They fought their way through economic hardships that brought shortages of just about everything that required money.

Now that it’s settled down to just a low simmer, the revolt by members of the ultra-conservative Freedom Caucus in the US House of Representatives has mostly left the front pages. But it would be fair to say that it hasn’t been resolved — merely cooled for the moment. Since it could flare up again at any time, it’s worth taking a step back and looking at why, in the long run, the House might be better off because of it.

The Gateway Arch Bridge carrying Interstate 65 over State Road 46 was a focal point for local and state officials upon its unveiling 30 years ago. Fitting for the midcentury architectural mecca that is Columbus, the bridge was a unique design that boldly signified there was something special here.

The academic institution soon to be known as IU Columbus joins a logical realignment of Indiana University’s satellite campuses. The local campus with an enrollment of more than 1,400 students has provided educational opportunity in this community for more than half a century.

If there were any better source of sheer, flat-out community fun and exuberance this past weekend than the local Mill Race Theatre Company’s grand presentation of “Seussical,” I’m unaware of it.

Watching a great fireworks display — punctuated by bright colors and trailing sparks — is a delight. But Indiana’s Wild West approach to fireworks is wreaking havoc and needs to be changed.

From: Dr. C.B. Kim

Now that Indiana’s far-reaching abortion ban is about to take effect, we are days away from what realists have been warning about: Women with pregnancy complications will suffer, and some may die, because of politicians who put a small but vocal anti-abortion-rights base first.

Now that the patriotic observances are past, it’s time to turn to another pillar of Americanism — baseball.

What do people want, really want, from social media platforms? I know what many people say they want, but as is often the case with the content on any given platform, people are often unreliable.