OPINION

IU Health puts focus on outcomes

To the editor: In response to the Hoosier Editorial printed here a few weeks ago about improving mortality rates: Like St. Joseph County mentioned in the article, Jay County's infant mortality rate is considerably higher than the state average. 

Car has garnered measure of fame

To the editor: A milestone is approaching that the local public may consider with greater interest than a passing glance.

Help support local cemeteries

To the editor: Starting Friday, Oct. 4, and ending Sunday, Oct. 6, is Community Cemetery Days.

Rocket charges himself with error

To the editor: On the Saturday the Portland Rockets mural was dedicated, my good friend Dru Hall asked me if I'd like to say a few words.

Commitments pile up like leaves

Like it or not, fallen leaves are starting to appear in our yard.

Feedback enhanced summer series

Every once in a while we ask for your help. 

Town, schools can help each other out

Let’s stretch some tax dollars.

Reader unhappy with U.S. 27 plans

To the editor: I am writing about the deplorable conditions of U.S. 27 (Meridian Street) through the City of Portland.

Cabin has become a labor of love

“So,” said my wife of 48 years, “what were your first impressions?”

Cemeteries deserve care

To the editor: As you drive through rural Jay County, it is almost impossible to not pass a cemetery, big or small.

Cemeteries deserve care

To the editor: As you drive through rural Jay County, it is almost impossible to not pass a cemetery, big or small.

Proposed project misses the mark

To the editor: The only thing we can see beneficial to Portland in the proposed U.S. 27 Road and Bridge Maintenance Project are the planned improvements to the Arch Bridge.

Quote stands out

To the editor: In today's political climate of incivility, name calling and vitriol, the following words from the Bible gave me pause considering the future of our nation.

We must not forget shortcomings

OK, folks, it’s time to pick up a hot topic, one no one is comfortable talking about. Let’s talk about race.

Arts Place offers important opportunities

To the editor: It's 1992 and I am a 7-year-old girl living in the small rural community of Jay County.
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