Local Opinion

This time was supposed to be different

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The most important function Congress serves is to debate and pass the federal budget. I know — it also levies taxes, imposes or relaxes...

Destinations make trails enhanced city assets

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Daily Journal A community trail network is an excellent community asset that promotes recreation. But the real value lies in the ability...

Letter: Creation of clean energy jobs right way to go

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To the editor: The "Old king coal" column published in the Daily Journal (Aug. 1, “Old king coal still reigning over Indiana's energy...

Letter: Don’t open door to anyone you don’t know

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To the editor: Regarding the July 14 editorial, "Residents help enforce regulations on solicitors," county officials have revised regulations regarding peddlers/solicitors in...

Healthy relationships key to stopping domestic violence

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The devastating case of Amy Keever has raised the issue of domestic violence in the community. Donn and Amy Keever had been...

Letter: Restaurant’s smoke-free atmosphere welcoming

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To the editor: On July 19, the Crowbar Inn & Restaurant in Trafalgar closed for fair week as it does every summer. ...

By any other name, will kid still be just as sweet?

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What’s in a name? Shakespeare said a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. That would seem to suggest that...

Early involvement key in education success

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School’s return ushers in another year of homework routines, for some a nightly battle of wills. There is good reason for parents to encourage...

Help mosquito problem by removing water

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If it seems like the mosquitoes are particularly bad this year, it's not your imagination. Record-setting July rain, flooded fields, and standing...

Pop songs help us remember good times

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Although we sometimes go weeks without a gig, the Retro Brothers have been working quite a bit lately. When I say “working” I mean...