Local Opinion

Clean power plan would kill coal, hurt Indiana economy

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Whatever the potential benefits of President Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan, this much is clear: It would kill Indiana’s coal industry and devastate our...

Good Cheer Fund needs your help

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On Saturday, members of the Greenwood Fraternal Order of Police delivered Good Cheer baskets to residents in the northern part of the county. ...

Letter: U.S. government failing to identify terror risks

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To the editor: We certainly should not need to worry about our government's vetting process! We need only look at the success...

Lawmakers need to address funding to fix roads

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Good roads are an essential component of local infrastructure. Without them, economic development is nearly impossible. In addition, poor roads tend to drive away...

Writer wouldn’t be funny without people

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Every December, I look back at all the people who deserve thanks for helping me find a little humor in everyday life. ...

May joy surround you, your family this holiday season

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It’s OK if you’ve got the Christmas blues. For Pete’s sake, Elvis even sang about having a “Blue Christmas.” I was recently...

Regional Cities Initiative marks critical change for Indiana

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This week, the state announced the communities who will receive funding in the first round of the Regional Cities Initiative. I have already discussed...

Santa singing the blues this holiday season

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Often at this season, I visit Elvin Elfenhausen, my inside guy at the North Pole. “How’s the Jolly Old Man?” I ask. ...

Baxter YMCA is valuable community asset

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For the past 50 years, the Arthur R. Baxter YMCA has been a hub of community involvement on the southside. More than 14,000 members...

Focus on presence instead of presents

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The Christmas countdown is ticking away in our house. In a matter of days, many families will bask in the glow of the Christmas...