EDITORIALS

Heroin poses a serious challenge

If Caleb Bauer’s report this week on January’s heroin overdoses in Jay County didn’t scare the daylights out of you, then you need to dig through the stack of newspapers to be recycled and read Tuesday’s front page one more time. The numbers, folks, are staggering. And the problem seems …

Holcomb may be just what we need

One thing is striking about Indiana’s new governor, Eric Holcomb. He loves the job.

Government came through for JC

It’s easy to get cynical about government, particularly when dealing with the state or federal level.

Keep referenda out of our state

Indiana’s lawmakers have barely gotten their seats warm in Indianapolis, but already at least one dumb idea has surfaced.

Job has gotten more challenging

Let’s just say we are in uncharted territory.

Year was worse than we realized

The year 1968 seems a long time ago.

Join us in resolutions for new year

A month ago, The Commercial Review was honored for the second time in three years as the best small newspaper in Indiana.

Resolution: Become a good citizen

Here’s a worthy New Year’s resolution: Become a better citizen.

Advice: Put the headlines aside

Ever heard of Steven Pinker?

Traffic has changed, time for fix

If the Jay County Commissioners want to begin the new year on the right foot, here’s a simple — but meaningful — suggestion: Address the intersection of Boundary Pike and county road 300 South.  

Decision should’ve waited until ’17

What’s wrong with this picture?

Indiana 26 is wonderful

Thanks INDOT. Thanks Milestone.

Silos are terrible for democracy

It’s time to start tearing down the silos.

Balancing budget must be priority

What we want is one thing. What we can afford is another.

Set aside time to express gratitude

The poet Mary Oliver has, more than once, expressed the thought that there is simply no way for us to adequately express our gratitude for the gifts we are given.
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