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Political letters deadline April 22
Political letters to the editor supporting or opposing political candidates or parties ahead of the May 7 Indiana primary election must be received by The Republic by 5 p.m. Monday, April 22. Continue...
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Julia Wickard: Earth Day 2024 — Tribute to the American farmer
I have the tremendous opportunity to work with some of the greatest employees in the federal government and we have the pleasure to serve and work for the American farmer – the original...
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Editorial: Chad Phillips is a perfect fit to lead BCSC
It isn’t official yet, but our local school system has nominated Chad Phillips as the next superintendent, pending a formal board vote on April 29. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Ask Amy: Brother loses sleep over mother’s behavior
Dear Amy: My brother is due to get married next year and while I’m really happy for him, I’m dreading the idea of having to see my mother again. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Damarys Mortenson: Conservation is not just for the farm
Since the very first Earth Day in 1970, millions of people from more than 190 countries worldwide have come together every April 22 to stand up for the planet and champion a greener, more equitable...
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Michael Hicks: The Midwest is struggling in the post-COVID world
Post-pandemic America is in the midst of significant disruption to work and living options. People are on the move and face enormous choice in how and where to work. Continue reading at The Republic...
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Editorial: READI funding is building on regional successes
The $30 million in state funding awarded to a region including Bartholomew, Jackson and Jennings counties, plus the town of Edinburgh, matched the amount the region was awarded in the same program a...
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Today’s editorial cartoon
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Ask Amy: Wife braces herself for husband’s adultery
Dear Amy: I married a lovely man two years ago. We lived together for three years before marrying. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Ask Amy: An ‘update’ takes the advice to task
Dear Readers: Periodically, I publish “updates” to previous questions and answers published in this space. The following was published in 2018. The update follows the original Q&A. Continue reading...
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Ask Amy: Parents worry about son’s unemployment
Dear Amy, I’m a 45-year-old woman, married to my wife for five years. My issue is my 21-year-old son, who lives with us. He’s a good kid but he’s now unemployed (for four months) and spends his days...
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John Krull: Caitlin Clark, catalyst for change
Last year, national television broadcast exactly one of the Indiana Fever’s 36 WNBA games. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Letter: Columbus visitors’ experience will not soon be eclipsed
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Editorial: North Christian’s next chapter worth celebrating
There wasn’t too much suspense ahead of the Bartholomew County Library Board’s vote last week to accept ownership — stewardship, really — of North Christian Church. This arrangement has been openly...
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Ask Amy: Daughter pays for mother’s abusive behavior
Dear Amy: Have I been gaslighted? Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Brian Howey: Hoosier congressional self-funders on spending benders
It used to be that any middle class Hoosier schmoe could run for Congress and actually win. Republican Mike Pence and Democrat Jim Jontz won races in bygone decades by pedaling bicycles to campaign...
View ArticleOseye Boyd: Too few Hoosiers vote, seeing through the illusion of choice
“Your vote counts.” Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Editorial: Pence, US House cast right vote to aid Ukraine
Leaving a toxic workplace with a long notice period must be a liberating experience. Perhaps that explains Rep. Greg Pence’s recent change of heart. Pence, R-Columbus, who is not seeking reelection,...
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Ask Amy: Sex offender lives in the neighborhood
Dear Amy: I have a neighbor who was previously convicted of a sexual offense involving a “child.” He served time in jail. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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