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Column: How tariffs will affect Columbus’ manufacturing economy
President Trump had signaled new 25% tariffs on products from Mexico, Canada, and China, to be implemented during his first day back in office. He now indicates it may happen as soon as Feb. 1, which...
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Asking Eric: Windfall could keep loved one alive, but at what cost?
Dear Eric: The most important family member to me is my brother, the only person who’s been there since my birth and never let me down. We’re both retired, and he’s very, very sick, partly from past...
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John Krull: Braun catches up with the old gang
Perhaps the most important moment in Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s first State of the State address came at the beginning, before he even dove into his prepared text. John Krull, publisher,...
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Asking Eric: Volatile daughter blames parents for everything
Dear Eric: My husband and I have two daughters, both in their 40s. The younger one has a career, is married and pays her own bills. The other has never been functional and ebbs and flows in and out of...
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Larry DeBoer: Farmland property tax reform may be on the way
Property taxes on farmland went up a lot in 2023 and 2024. They’ll be going up a lot in 2025, too. The reason is the rise in the base rate of farmland. The reason that’s been rising is the pandemic....
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Lori Borgman: A birthday bash at the burger joint
We blew out all the stops to celebrate the husband’s birthday with a last-minute meet-up at McDonald’s. Do we know how to party or what? Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Our democracy isn’t perfect, but we can improve it
Is the United States a model democracy? Not that long ago, I suspect, most Americans would have answered with a resounding yes. But times have changed. We’ve lost confidence in our own system of...
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Editorial: Heartless GOP congressman tells hungry kids to get a job
A Republican Georgia congressman took some heat this week when he supported the White House’s federal aid freeze by saying the kiddos need to forgo the free lunch and get a job. Continue reading at The...
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Letter: Congress should support the Military Retirement Fairness Act
From: James Stuart Cundiff Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: Older brother fears sibling is headed for relationship trouble
Dear Eric: My brother is 22 years old and has always had a girlfriend, though none of the relationships have ever lasted. His previous girlfriends have been controlling and possessive, to the point...
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Ryan Trares: Ice, ice baby
“It’s like we’re going on a polar expedition!” Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Letter: Donald Trump is no Grover Cleveland
From: Bob Pitman Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: Caregiver abandoned by siblings
Dear Eric: I am a retired 70-year-old. My mother is 93 and lives alone about 20 miles from me. She has lived in her home for more than 50 years, is relatively healthy and can still take care of...
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Asking Eric: Family won’t stop sending widow Valentine’s Day greetings
Dear Eric: Valentine’s Day is approaching and members of my family and friends send me “Happy Valentine’s Day” texts, knowing that I am a widow. They claim that Valentine’s is for everybody, not just...
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Asking Eric: Older couple only invited when gift is expected
Dear Eric: My spouse and I are an older couple with some family members who live in the same town as us and some family who live out of state. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Krull: Trump ducks the buck on airline tragedy
When Harry Truman was president, he had a sign on his desk that read: “The buck stops here.” Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Michael Hicks: The Great State of Illiana (or is it Indinois?)
It is hard to resist trolling Illinois, especially Chicago. I’ve done so myself on occasion. After all, Chicago is a city with too many governance flaws to list in a single column. But they also enjoy...
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Another viewpoint: Federal emergency management could use reform, not...
During a recent tour of communities in western North Carolina and neighborhoods in Los Angeles devastated by natural disasters, President Donald Trump told victims, state officials and assembled media...
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Asking Eric: Domestic abuse survivor wants to keep son from dangerous patterns
Dear Eric: I stayed in an abusive marriage for too long, and for a wide variety of reasons, including that we needed my ex’s income and health insurance to cover chronic medical needs. Continue reading...
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Column: March for Life ideas were bigger than political slogans
The questions at the 2025 March for Life were familiar ones for D.C. Beltway insiders: Would major politicians show up and what would they say? Continue reading at The Republic News.
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