Rushville Republican Columns

Actions and consequences

2012-02-09T14:00:00-05:00

I think we, as a nation, need to thing about the consequences of our actions. It seems to me that individuals, companies, members of Congress
and many others have forgotten that actions have consequences.

Losing propositions

2012-02-09T08:58:22-05:00

Mary Ellen has signed up for another year of Prevention magazine. This pocket-sized monthly tells you how to prevent most everything except how to stop your wife from wasting another $24.95.

A scoop of re-hash on my plate

2012-02-08T14:00:00-05:00

This column is something of an experiment to learn how often my editor will let me get away with writing about my license plates.

Can Rushville build its own super village?

2012-02-08T10:45:37-05:00

One of the first things I noticed as the 2012 super bowl drew nearer was that local news broadcasts were highlighting cheerful news.

Cherry Chat: Bringing additional relief to Hoosiers

2012-02-07T08:46:11-05:00

The Statehouse for weeks has been a scene of hectic chaos, but this week, it is a scene of mellow democracy.

Teachers — The Backbone of Education

2012-02-03T11:00:49-05:00

Ask anyone to name the most influential people in their lives, and most often, a teacher makes the list.

Back atcha

2012-02-02T08:38:24-05:00

Back pain is a major problem in this country. It is the second biggest reason that people do not go to work in the morning.

Courthouse needs third floor work

2012-02-01T15:00:00-05:00

Just last week I had the opportunity to tour the Franklin County Courthouse. As we have done, they have restored that historic building to reflect its beautifully ornate and unique interior. As we have not done, however, they have restored their court chambers.

The disappearing Knights of the Rails

2012-01-31T08:37:40-05:00

A few years ago, while waiting on a train to pass on Spencer Street, I noticed a young man riding on the front of a grain car.

Cherry Chat: Making your mark on history count

2012-01-26T13:30:00-05:00

It has been a sad week for the Cherry family with the passing of my uncle, Joseph Dewees. A long time resident of Brown County, my uncle left an extraordinary mark on history and on all the lives of those that knew him.