OPINION
Cluelessness is widespread issue
You’ve probably heard of the “Stockholm Syndrome.” That’s a psychological effect which occurs when people who have been taken hostage start to identify with and side with the very people who took them hostage. At our house, we keep track of the “Stratford Syndrome.”
Old grill outshined shiny, new options
Backyard cooking combines some basic elements that strike a chord in the primordial soul of most men. It has it all: Fire, meat, smoke, sharp objects, solitude, control, and a chance to work outdoors. What could be better? But now someone’s decided that a basic grill is not enough.
Help Campofiores with trip to Spain
To the editor: Four local young men — Anthony, Walter, Paul, and Virgil Campofiore — have achieved a remarkable honor: they have been selected to represent the United States at the prestigious International Table Soccer Federation World Championships for table soccer (foosball) in Spain.
Council president rebuts comments
To the editor: I would like to address the statements made by former Redkey Town Council member Dave Dudelston in your May 20, 2025, article regarding his resignation.
Judan thanks for tourney support
We at Judan Judo would like to thank all the sponsors who helped make the 2025 Indiana Open Judo Championships a success.
Redesign is a complicated process
If you want to talk about typefaces, count me out. The CR's re-design process, which culminated last week in the launching of the daily newspaper's new look, has been a long, remarkable road.
Distracted driver ruins a nice trip
It was a Thursday afternoon, and I was headed for Muncie. It’s not one of my favorite drives, but there was a meeting at Minnetrista that I had to attend. And the sun was shining, so it seemed to be a pretty good recipe for spring fever: A little windshield …
Have mental health conversations
To the editor: May is recognized nationwide as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to elevate the conversation around mental wellness, reduce stigma and remind our community that help and hope are always available.
Mowing lawn was a waiting game
It looks as if I won’t be needing a scythe. Thanks to Sunday’s sunshine, I was finally able to mow the lawn, a fact which should give our neighbors — who have been much better about mowing this spring than I — some comfort.
Look forward to the good to come
Editor’s note: This column is being reprinted from April 29, 2020. In some ways, it’s difficult to believe it’s been five years since the height of the coronavirus pandemic shutdowns. In others, it seems ages ago. Jack offers advice about how to deal with the pandemic in this column. It’s …
Let your friends know they matter
Don’t wait. Don’t wait until someone is gone before expressing how much they mean to you. That’s the lesson driven home over the past month.
Reconsidering funding for libraries
To the editor: The Indiana Library Federation urges reconsideration of the proposed 30% funding cut to the Indiana State Library.
Our lives break into different roles
One of the things they don’t tell you when you get into community journalism is that eventually — if you stay in it long enough — you end up writing the obituaries of family members and old friends. The hardest part of that job — aside from the emotional wear …
Speak up in support of our library
To the editor: On behalf of the Jay County Public Library, I want to draw your attention to recent developments of great significance to Jay County Public Library and to libraries across the state.
Quality points turned to hysteria
To the editor: The recent column headlined “Congress is a reverse Robin Hood” has some very good points about problems with various aid programs to the poor. Then of course, in typical liberal fashion, Jocelyn Smith has to go hysterical with lies about Republicans.
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