EDITORIALS

Better safety a welcome change

It may be impossible to overstate the significance of what has happened at Portland Forge.

Time for this battle to be over

With the sesquicentennial of the election of Abraham Lincoln last month, a five-year commemoration of the Civil War has been set in motion.

Cooperation is missing

Local government officials have rightfully expressed pride in their ability to put aside differences and work together on a variety of issues.

Rural voices unheard at Statehouse

Years ago, Larry Macklin noted that the biggest areas of division in the Indiana General Assembly aren’t between Republicans and Democrats but between rural and urban lawmakers.

Debate tone can spark violence

Words matter.

Reading is key to education

It seems virtually every day of the week we read about the need to “reform” education.

Grant application makes sense

Is this a stellar community?

Don't wait to do good

The massive winter storm that rolled through the Midwest this week struck only a glancing blow to Jay and surrounding counties, but there were still plenty of us that needed a helping hand in one way or another.

'Perfect' storm for Hoosier teachers?

How strange it must be to be both a Republican and a teacher.

Hard work still ahead for Egypt

Now comes the hard part.

Who might run in 6th district?

With Mike Pence’s presidential aspirations set aside and his plans for the Indiana governor’s race all but certain, it’s probably time to focus speculation on his likely successor in Congress.

Wacky world of flood insurance

In concept, federal flood insurance is a great thing.

Sorry, Charlie, it's time to exit

Defense attorneys say embattled Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White can mount a credible defense against the felony voting fraud charges he faces.

We take it for granted

It’s something Jay County residents take for granted.

Survey leaves unanswered questions

Is Jay County the unhealthiest county in Indiana?
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