Local Opinion

Pee-wee softball, where the batter always wins

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My kid is playing softball — I was going to call it organized softball, but having seen her team in action, “organized” is not...

Letter: Republican ‘rabbits’ sacrificed freedom

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To the editor: The Religious Freedom Restoration Act events of recent weeks have, in the eyes/mind of the homosexual lobby/Democrats/mass media folk,...

How’s economy? That depends on yardsticks

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A guy stops me on the street and asks: “How’s the economy doing?” “As good as can be expected,” I answer. ...

County travel policy sends clear message

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The Johnson County Board of Commissioners has adopted clear guidelines about employee travel expenses. Such a move will make it easier for employees to...

No single best way to measure school quality

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During the past 30 years, American households have been answering questions about their choice of homes. In the 1980s, only about one...

Letter: Arguments for, against religion law not compelling

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To the editor: Now that the battlefield smoke regarding the emotional divide over Indiana’s Restoration of Religious Freedom Act (RFRA) has abated...

Focus: Naloxone

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(Anderson) Herald Bulletin Here’s a little perspective for you. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...

Popular ‘500’ anthem not really Indiana’s state song

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Jim Nabors will not be singing the state song at the Indianapolis 500 later this month. He has retired. This year the music will...

Jokes aside, Letterman master comic, TV host

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Top 10 reasons I’ll miss David Letterman 10. The monologue. Unlike other hosts, Dave is quick to admit when one of his...

Governor was swayed on needle-exchange program

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Gov. Mike Pence declared that the needle-exchange measure passed in the waning hours of the legislative session “will save lives.” That’s a 180-degree turn...