EDITORIALS

Vote ‘no’ on Redkey ballot measure

Few rights are more precious to Americans than the right to petition the government with grievances.

Pence policy shifts with the tides

The state of Indiana, it seems, has no trouble finding money when it’s politically expedient.

Local voters need to be engaged

Where were you?

Officials should do their homework

Do your homework.

Shift created a special day

It was lemonade out of lemons time Saturday at the Jay County Historical Society’s annual Heritage Fest.

Horror faced by courageous few

Most of us never have to face the horror.

Board should discuss openly

“That’s certainly an option,” Jay Schools superintendent Tim Long said last week when Pennville’s Joe Vinson suggested having a town hall type meeting on the future of Pennville Elementary School.

Tough questions need answers

Which is it? Does a town’s decline lead to the loss of its school? Or does the loss of a town’s school lead inevitably to its decline?

Is the savings worth the cost?

For decades, local leaders have paid lip service to the idea that this is a countywide community. Now that notion is coming to a test.

Post office makes situation worse

Is the U.S. Postal Service trying to destroy America’s newspapers?

County budget system is lousy

It’s budget time again, and some familiar patterns have already surfaced.

It’s best to think before speaking

Here’s a tip: The next time you hear yourself saying, “This may not be politically correct, but …,” stop.

It's time to usher in seriousness

Maybe, just maybe, the Republican Party’s nightmarish summer will come to an end this week.

Grasp the opportunity to engage

You missed a good day.

Journalist offers inspiring example

Seven and a half years in prison.
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