Local Opinion

February and Finanaces — The College Edition

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While February folklore suggests the arrival of spring can be forecast by the presence or lack of a groundhog’s shadow, many parents of high...

Letter: Missteps mean little chance for peace in Middle East

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To the editor: Perhaps the troubled soul of former British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain might rest somewhat easier now that U.S. President...

Letter: Raise your sleeve, give blood

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To the editor: Another successful year wrapped up our Bleed Blue Blood Drive and the Donor Center Days that followed. It was...

Here’s a mouthful: Hoosers excel at linguistic gymastics

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“What about this one?” asked Mary Ellen, as she flashed a thin paperback volume in front of my face. “Can we chuck it?” ...

State opened first mental hospital in 1848

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In 1848, the Indiana Hospital for the Insane opened on the west side of Indianapolis, launching a new era in health care that would...

Letter: Consider tax increase on alcohol to help fix roads

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To the editor: Even though I am a smoker, I still realize the dangers that go with the habit, and think that...

Secrets of penny-pinching ‘buy-hiatus’ month revealed

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It’s been 30 days since the hubby and I began our self-inflicted buy-hiatus. Our ground rules were that for at least one...

Taking right path for state’s roads, bridges

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Eulala Effersen waited for our coffee to cool and then asked, “How should we pay for our roads and bridges?” “Are you...

Ban smoking for off-track betting

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(anderson) Herald Bulletin There’s an almost common perception that gambling and smoking often go together, though not always in a favorable manner. ...

Declutter your life while holding great times

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Becky and I have been in a mood to organize, pare down, and/or get rid of our stuff. And we have lots of stuff. ...