EDITORIALS

Tidbits of good news

It’s been a good news week for those served by the Portland wastewater treatment plant.

Right Mitch for the job?

Has Purdue found the right person for the job?Maybe.

Time to revisit CAFO rules

It’s time to revisit the conversation.Jay County has been dealing with the issues of confined feeding operations — the changing nature of farming, manure application policies, zoning setbacks, environmental concerns, and private property rights — for some time.

Celebrate, learn about America

Celebrate America tomorrow and every day.

Brunswick's effort paid off

The governor got top billing, but the real star of this week’s ceremony dedicating the Loblolly Marsh Nature Preserve was Jay County’s Ken Brunswick.

Special courthouse event

Something pretty special happened Saturday night in Jay County, and if we’re lucky it will happen again.

Jailed for teddy bear photos

Is there anyone more insecure than a dictator?

Workforce quality key to growth

Is the problem a lack of jobs? Or is it a lack of qualified workers?

County should shop for best deal

Ted Champ is right. Again.

Calendars and highway projects

Gee, it sure was nice for the Indiana Department of Transportation to put a temporary halt to work on U.S. 27 this week.

Rockets reach milestone

Don’t look now, Jay County, but the Portland Rockets are headed to the World Series.

Keeping us in the dark

Don’t worry your pretty little heads about it, Hoosiers.The State of Indiana is perfectly comfortable keeping you in the dark.

Leadership needed on city pool

Leadership doesn’t throw up its hands when confronted with a challenge.It gets to work, struggles to find creative solutions, keeps its eye on the goal, and stays persistent until the job is done.

No one to blame but themselves

The Jay County Commissioners have no one to blame but themselves.

Cooperation helps animals

More than one person said the same thing: “We’re all here because we care about the animals.”
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