OPINION

Thank you for love and support

To the editor: The Jay County Purdue Extension Office continues to grieve the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Erica Widmer, 4-H youth development educator.

Afghanistan remains a quagmire

Sometimes, the world gives us problems without solutions. Afghanistan may be the prime example.

Cost of college needs to come down

A new program to help students pay tuition at Purdue University is gaining a lot of attention nationwide.

Patience survives 'Hellzapoppin'

How do you know when your wife of 46 years still loves you?

Be welcoming to our company

It was the late Everett May Jr. who introduced the “company’s coming” concept to the Jay County Fairgrounds.

Confederacy stood for oppression

To the editor: I'm writing in response to reporter Caleb Bauer's recent piece, “Confederate flag is symbol of hate.” Kudos to you sir.

Confederate flag is symbol of hate

I’ve never understood the appeal of the Confederate flag. Especially in a state where men volunteered to fight and die to end the treason it stood for.

RFS helps grow rural economies

To the editor: This paper recently published a letter from oil lobbyist Maureen Ferguson attacking Indiana farmers and ethanol producers.

Shack still holds strong memories

I will always remember the shack.

Biofuels boost our economy

To the editor: A recent letter distorted many facts about biofuels to rationalize repealing the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

I&M plan will benefit customers

You can see it in Marion and near South Bend, where new solar power plants are helping in the transition toward renewable energy.

Eliminate the renewable standard

To the editor: The goals of the Renewable Fuel Standard are well-meaning, and so are the farmers involved in producing corn based ethanol. 

Grandma embraced her passions

I don’t often mention my personal life in columns. But, if you’ll oblige me this one opportunity, I’ll share some memories of a woman who was very dear to my heart.

Support standard for renewables

To the editor: For more than a decade, Indiana’s economy has been powered by homegrown biofuels, grown by Indiana farmers and produced in 14 ethanol plants across the state. 

Duet sparked idea for a slideshow

By the time you read this, I should have made my debut at Miller's Merry Manor. Technically, it's not actually my debut.
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