Local Opinion

Indiana’s marquee political matchup — the Republican and Democratic nominees for governor — finally were on the same stage last week.

I am not a fan of marijuana in any of its forms. Unlike most baby boomers, I didn’t try it as a kid.

The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by a half a percent in September marks a turning point in the most successful fight against inflation in U.S. history. This appears to be the quintessential soft landing for our economy—an end to inflation, without a recession.

To the Editor:

When I was a boy, libraries were my cathedral, books my sanctuary.

To the Editor:

High-speed internet is no longer a luxury service. It has become a necessity for businesses and households. The COVID-19 pandemic taught us that when workers started connecting online to their jobs, students to their schools, patients to their doctors, and shoppers to their stores.

Population decline remains a tough, chronic problem for much of the Midwest, particularly rural places. It’s not a new problem, but over the next two or three decades, the consequences and speed of decline are likely to become acute rather than chronic. It is time for some hard decisions and honest political leadership. I begin with facts.

September is Prostate Health Awareness Month, providing an opportune time for men to consider their prostate health and take steps to help reduce the likelihood of developing prostate cancer.

Destiny Wells’ campaign released the results of a poll a few days ago.