Save lives; give blood even during summer
Daily Journal
When kids are out of school, the level of blood donations often drops; but the need for blood knows no...
Focus: Grief
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. Now what?
Sheryl Sandberg has given us a name for the part of life that comes after...
Focus: Ship of misfortune
When the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture opens in Washington, D.C., next year, it will have a few weighty mementos...
Focus: Common sense
Operating a motor vehicle requires a lot of common sense but, as those of us who travel the byways of America know all too...
Greenwood’s e-cigarette ban model others should follow
Electronic cigarettes have become increasingly popular over the past couple of years as cities and towns restrict smoking in public. But the health effects...
Editorial roundup – June 1
Obamacare plan ignores what’s broken and breaks what works
Bloomberg News (TNS)
There’s good reason for Congress to remodel some...
Summer lunch programs help needy youngsters
Hundreds of Johnson County youngsters from low-income households rely on free lunches at school to get through the day. But when school lets out...
Tackling homelessness 1 home at a time
According to a report commissioned by the United Way of Johnson County, homelessness and the risk of becoming homeless is a major issue locally;...
County travel policy sends clear message
The Johnson County Board of Commissioners has adopted clear guidelines about employee travel expenses. Such a move will make it easier for employees to...
Focus: Naloxone
(Anderson) Herald Bulletin
Here’s a little perspective for you.
According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...