Annoying neighbors ruffle my feathers
I like to think that the major annoyances in life can’t ruffle my feathers. My Grandma Hommel used to express her frustrations or anger...
ANOTHER VIEWPOINT: Help at hand for police in coping with brutal scenes
This editorial was originally published in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.
It’s the kind of thing you don’t forget. It sticks with you — a silent,...
ANOTHER VIEWPOINT: An irresponsible, but not surprising, decision on public health
This editorial was originally published in the South Bend Tribune.
The needle exchange program in rural Scott County — which helped contain what a Centers...
Richard Feldman: Virus restrictions should stay for now
Many states, including Indiana, have extensively or totally eliminated COVID-19 restrictions. Additionally, the CDC recently issued the recommendation allowing fully vaccinated individuals to shed...
Lee Hamilton: Middle East commands US attention
Looking back over the years that I’ve been involved with foreign policy; I find it noteworthy that policymakers spend so much time and attention...
Leo Morris: News ‘philanthropy’ is a bad idea
The Indianapolis Star now has itself a team dedicated to “racial equity,” which includes, thanks to a grant from a nonprofit called Report for...
Michael Leppert: Rockwell would struggle depicting normal America today
Imagine what Norman Rockwell would have painted had he been with us the last few years. The creator of the genre known as “normal...
ANOTHER VIEWPOINT: Joyful return of activity gives community a boost
This editorial was originally published in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star.
The return of cornerstone traditions, and good-hearted projects, will help the Terre Haute community feel...
‘Now Hiring’ signs not an invitation to just anybody
Nearly every restaurant around has “Now Hiring” signs posted. Our closest McDonald’s has a sign on the drive-through menu that says, “Now hiring 14-...
Norman Knight: The story of the cow painting
I used to be surprised when I would see people running on the rural roads where we now live.
I am not sure why, but...