Local Opinion

A sobering look beyond election a cause for concern

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This campaign year has been full of twists and turns. We don’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow, let alone on Nov. 8. So...

Decision on backyard chickens proved fair

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You could see the democratic process in action last week when the Columbus City Council considered the controversial topic of allowing backyard chickens within...

Letter: Housing Partnerships has charitable purpose

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From: Mark Lindenlaub, executive director Housing Partnerships Inc. (doing business as Thrive Alliance) Columbus For the first time in its history, Housing Partnerships Inc. (HPI) is...

Right direction: Courtesy of drivers helps traffic flow well

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Traffic. Just the word itself conjures depressing images of congestion, angry motorists and fearful pedestrians. In Columbus it is often associated with those times when...

Letter: Support Rothrock for independence as coroner

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From: Lonnie Vautaw Columbus Investigations of deaths associated with police contact require the highest levels of scrutiny, accountability and transparency. That is why independence of the...

Election letters deadline approaching

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Letters to the editor pertaining to the Nov. 8 general election and the candidates must be received by The Republic by 5 p.m. Oct....

Exhibit Columbus design event proved great showcase of city

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To paraphrase from the movie "Field of Dreams," if you build them, they will come. With the works of world-renowned architects serving as the backdrop...

Learning political process important for students

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Elections matter because voters choose the people who they want to represent them in local, state and federal government. Such elected officials make decisions...

Letter: Bob Jones

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From: Bob Jones, Old National Bancorp chairman and CEO Evansville In recent weeks, an ethics-related scandal at one of our nation’s top banks has led to extensive...

Letter: Election letters

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Letters to the editor pertaining to the Nov. 8 general election and the candidates must be received by The Republic by 5 p.m. Oct....