Local Opinion

Letter: Homelessness story eye-opener for county

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To the editor: Thank you for the article on homelessness ("Homelessness in Johnson County," May 16). There is a lot of conventional...

A brief history lesson of selfies and narcissticks

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There was once a time when we took pictures of other people, but now we mainly take pictures of ourselves. Sometimes we take pictures...

Public policies heavily favor capital over workers

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Despite the continued tightening of labor markets, average wages are stalled at 1990s levels. This can only be partially explained by the recession. ...

Summer lunch programs help needy youngsters

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Hundreds of Johnson County youngsters from low-income households rely on free lunches at school to get through the day. But when school lets out...

Tackling homelessness 1 home at a time

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According to a report commissioned by the United Way of Johnson County, homelessness and the risk of becoming homeless is a major issue locally;...

Johnson County 4-H Fair getting closer; time to prepare your entries

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Here at the Purdue Extension Office in Johnson County, we are preparing for the 2015 4-H & Agricultural Fair. It is on...

Remember to honor those who died to protect others

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I didn’t see the attack coming. She might not have either. But the piercing pain in my thigh signaled my brain that...

Letter: Use any extra money to reduce tax burden

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To the editor: Does the state of Indiana and Greenwood, Franklin and Whiteland have a lot of extra money? To build fancy...

Catalog will keep you dry when singing in the rain

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Just in time, my newest Hammacher Schlemmer catalog has arrived, I assume for Christmas 2015. Below are some actual items for sale. ...

Letter: Inmate to hometown: Can you forgive me?

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To the editor: My name is Joshua Brook Baumgardner. I'm formerly from Franklin. I'm currently incarcerated at the Branchville Correctional Facility in...