Ask Amy: Parents worry about son’s SEAL plan
Dear Amy: My wife and I have a son who is 22 years old. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleBrian Howey: Should Indiana ‘swing for the fences’?
The Chicago Bears and White Sox are looking for new stadiums. The NFL franchise has purchased property in Arlington Park but is reportedly looking at sites from Waukegan (just south of the Wisconsin...
View ArticleDavid Shribman: The ghosts of essays unwritten
As the year slouched to an end, no one mourned its passing, none among us hesitated to turn the calendar page. What lies ahead is more misery in the Middle East, a dispiriting presidential campaign...
View ArticleAsk Amy: Reader provides ‘update’ on abusive relationship
Dear Readers: Periodically, I ask for “Updates” regarding questions which have been published in this space. I am naturally curious about how things might have turned out for people who have received...
View ArticleEditorial: Hospital visit restrictions show need to take precautions
Residents need to take precautions when they feel symptoms of respiratory virus coming on. Doing so isn’t just self-care. It also limits transmission of COVID, flu and RSV viruses. Continue reading at...
View ArticleAsk Amy: Husband’s diagnosis has social implications
Dear Amy: My husband of 30 years was recently diagnosed with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleAnother Viewpoint: BMV continues to collect millions selling drivers’...
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View ArticleJohn Krull: Haley, DeSantis and history as fantasy
Nikki Haley isn’t stupid. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleElizabeth Shackelford: For a better foreign policy in 2024, let’s be more...
“My team is losing, battered and bruising/I see the high-fives between the bad guys.” Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleAsk Amy: Husband wants to relocate, after death
Dear Amy: My husband has lived in the Pacific Northwest since 1966. That’s 57 years! We’ve been married for 25 years. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleKim Dodson: Erskine film highlights son with disabilities
“We could all learn a lot from Jimmy.” Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleLetter: Former councilman offers advice for new city leaders
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View ArticleLetter: Columbus should act today to help homeless people
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View ArticleAsk Amy: A partner ponders the nature of ‘jokes’
Dear Amy: I’ve been with my partner for almost 16 years. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleEditorial: NexusPark an achievement worth celebrating
We’re at the start of what promises to be a big year for NexusPark, one that heralds the long-anticipated completion of an exciting new multi-purpose destination for Columbus and the region. Continue...
View ArticleMark Franke: Holiday post office woes
Since Christmas is always a busy time of year for our mail system, I spent some time reflecting on the changes that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has undergone during my lifetime. Forever stamps has...
View ArticleLee Hamilton: Finding the common good requires compromise
Making decisions about public policy is no simple task. It requires balancing interests, exercising our values and making choices among competing ideas. When we vote, should we favor candidates who...
View ArticleAsk Amy: Parents are appalled by allergic reaction
Dear Amy: My husband and I were thrilled recently to have the opportunity to leave town for one night. My parents offered to watch our 4-year-old son for the 24 hours we were gone. My folks live...
View ArticleAsk Amy: Unsolicited advice does not sit well
Dear Amy: “Carol” and I are extremely good friends. I know she cares deeply about me. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleAsk Amy: A reader provides an update on advice in 2016
Dear Readers: Periodically, I ask for “Updates” regarding questions which have been published in this space. I am naturally curious about how things might have turned out for people who have received...
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