OPINION

Abatements are a necessary tool

To the editor: What did the recent agriculture tax abatements do for Jay County's taxes? 

Hood project is a worthwhile risk

To the editor: Ray Cooney's editorial of Aug. 5 caught my attention, and not just for its mention of my employer (Arts Place). 

Dad would stop for shiny Penneys

My father was never much for roadside attractions. 

Mass shootings must be stopped

To the editor: Ever since the Parkland, Florida, shooting happened last February, all anyone can talk about is how the guns and the gun laws are at fault. 

Chamber takes look at the past

To the editor: In today's instant news cycle, the focus is on the here and now. But sometimes we have to take a few steps back to appreciate what we have. 

Thanks for support of Lady Jays squad

To the editor: The Indiana Lady Jays 14-and-younger team would like to thank the following: 

Everyone should have right to vote

To the editor: Recently, the conversation has come up of restoring the right to vote for every American, such as those in prison.

Don't be bullied by the scammers

I was eavesdropping. It may be a professional habit.

Reader hopes for best in trade deal

To the editor: Thirty years ago, employees at Decatur, Indiana, GE Motors were some of the workers to experience the sucking sound of jobs leaving the country. This happened before NAFTA was passed.

Thank you for supporting pageant

To the editor: As co-chair of the Miss Jay County Fair Queen Pageant, I would like to heartily thank the committee, contestants and community for their support. 

Your pessimism gets us nowhere

That will never happen in Portland.

July 4 committee says thank you

To the editor: The Jay County 4th of July Committee would like to thank the Jay County community for making the 2019 4th of July Celebration another successful event. 

Camping policy needs to be fair

To the editor: It's almost time for camping at the Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Show Grounds.

Abatements are the latest problem

To the editor: I recently noticed what appears to be a new fad developing in the neighborhood.

Train trip created flight questions

Wandering through the Dunkirk passenger depot with my friends Jack Robbins and Dane Mumbower, I found myself recalling my first train ride.
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