Editorials
Our View: Thanks for your efforts
Another chapter in Rushville’s history will come to a close Tuesday when the Rushville City Council meets for the last time.
When Councilmen John Byrne, Chris Fields, Mike Pavey and Brian Sheehan, along with Mayor Bob Bridges, take their seats at the City Council table it will be the last time they do so, at least for four years; we all owe them our gratitude and a word of thanks.
In November some of these men made a bid to retain their seats. In the fickle world of politics, they were defeated. They were not alone. Across the state voters overwhelmingly picked new municipal leaders rather than incumbents.
What is important is to review the body of work the current, but outgoing, council members and mayor created. Each, in his own way, has helped make this a better city. Also, the men and women of the various boards, many of whom are sure to be replaced, should also be commended, as should city attorneys Newhouse & Newhouse.
Under their watch many changes were made and many positive things were accomplished.
They may not have accomplished everything they would have liked, but the important thing to keep in mind is that they gave it their best shot. They were willing to serve rather than just complain or second-guess others.
This group of selfless professionals may be in the waning hours of their service, but their legacy will be one etched into the history of the city. For that, we thank them all as we say farewell.
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- Easy money led to market crash Maybe things had to get this bad before they could get better. A 500-point plunge in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the collapse of a major brokerage firm shook both Wall Street and Main Street to the very core Monday.
- Our View: On school building plan It is a given that the Arlington and Milroy Elementary schools in Rush County are both approaching 100 years of age, are outdated and are in need of replacement.
- Our View: Thanks for your efforts Another chapter in Rushville’s history will come to a close Tuesday when the Rushville City Council meets for the last time.
- Our View: On the Rushville Animal Shelter Many area residents are aware of allegations regarding improper euthanasia practices at the Rushville Animal Shelter.
- Our View: On election outcome Local voters have spoken and their message appears to have been that it is time for a change. Of the seven people elected locally only two were incumbents.
- Our View: Amphitheater is worthy of community support It would be difficult to argue that the amphitheater in Riverside Park on Rushville’s south side is not a great addition to our community.
- Another View: Ethanol debate needs airing Public debates are usually viewed as a war, with one side winning and one losing. And debates are often seen as a negative, with each side using nasty exaggerations and the public unable to decipher the truth.
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Our View: On anonymous comments
The Issue
Should anonymous comments be posted online and printed in the
newspaper?
Our View
Unsigned comments are acceptable as long as everyone follows the rules. - From the publisher A lot of people have been talking about the content of managing editor Kevin Green’s column this past Monday. The response has been overwhelmingly positive.
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Our View: On economic development
Sir Walter Scott is credited with saying in Rob Roy that “time waits for no man.”
Rush County Economic & Community Development Corporation Executive Director Greg Griffin tendered his letter of resignation in late May. - More Editorials Headlines
