Courthouse fixes another sign county needs fresh revenue
Bartholomew County government has a challenge, and it needs a solution. The 142-year-old courthouse is in need of repairs that could cost about $1...
Letter: Send Young to Washington as U.S. senator
From: Steve Eldridge
Jeffersonville
I am a resident of the 9th Congressional District in Indiana served by Todd Young for the past few years. I have...
Letter: Does none of Clinton’s past matter?
From: Barbara Phillips
Columbus
This is in response to Cheryl Underwood's letter. I hope you can get past the smear campaign, which hasn't been proven, and...
Drinking moonshine as Indiana’s economy declines
The campaigns for governor and 125 seats in the General Assembly are winding down. We’ll be relieved soon from the slurs and insults of...
Quick takes – October 22
Good idea
Museums are in the business of educating people about the past, often by using static exhibits of artifacts to educate by visual means....
Letter: Follow facts when voting for coroner
From: Christopher Imel
Columbus
Lonnie Vautaw’s recent letter made some very good points about what should be expected of our next coroner. But many of the...
TV spokesman’s switch gets bad reception
One need look no further than the 2016 presidential campaign to see that integrity and civilized behavior are endangered, if not already extinct. It...
Letter: Time for a change in county government leadership
From: Cate Hart Hyatt
Columbus
Recently I attended a candidate forum for the Bartholomew County Council and Commissioner candidates sponsored by Energy Matters and the Sierra...
Letter: Hunting amendment bad choice for environment
From: Rich Gotshall
Franklin
At the top of this year’s ballot there is a proposed constitutional amendment establishing the right to hunt, fish and trap wildlife...
Letter: Mainstream media shows bias toward Clinton
From: Arnold Krause
Columbus
This is the first time in my lifetime that I have seen the major media, both print and video, supporting one candidate...
