Focus: Meth
Two years ago, Indiana lawmakers were urged to take steps against the state’s meth epidemic.
Lawmakers had other priorities.
Last...
Shout outs from the past year
And now, part two of my look back at 2015 and to all the experiences and people that made writing this column possible, like…
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Collaborative effort needed to fix state’s ISTEP debacle
The fall semester for local schools is over, and still educators do not have detailed ISTEP scores. By the time they get them next...
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
Daily Journal
EDITOR’S NOTE: In keeping with a Christmas Eve tradition, the Daily Journal presents the famous newspaper piece, “ Yes, Virginia,...
Funding of state’s roads will be hot topic
Evansville Courier & Press
Hoosiers likely will have the option in the coming year of deciding whether they want to boost spending...
Regional cities program reveals Indiana’s values
Recently three Indiana regions were blessed by Gov. Mike Pence and the Indiana Economic Development Corp. with $84 million in tax dollars. This largess...
Petextrians: Heads up, phone down, left, right, left, right
It’s official — we’re dumber than we thought. The New York Times recently published a piece on the dangers of distracted walking (walking glued...
Letter: Political correctness overblown for holidays
To the editor:
Recently, I attended a "holiday" program at a local elementary school. It was evident that the teachers and students...
Drug overdose kits result of lifesaving teamwork
In the past 10 months, local police officers have used an antidote for drug overdoses 14 times, potentially saving lives.
Local law...
Remember those serving nation during holidays
The holiday season can be exciting and overwhelming for everyone as we prepare for parties, arrange travel and shop for gifts, but it’s important...