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Teachers — The Backbone of Education
Ask anyone to name the most influential people in their lives, and most often, a teacher makes the list.

February 3, 2012
Courthouse needs third floor work
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.

February 1, 2012
Free help with FAFSA
To the Editor:
Now is the time for students to apply for college financial aid for the upcoming school year.

February 1, 2012
The disappearing Knights of the Rails
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.

January 31, 2012
Cherry Chat: Making your mark on history count
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.

January 26, 2012
Is Romney still a conservative? TV media doesn't think so
Dear Editor:
It's interesting to note that television reporters and talking heads now use the term "conservative" to refer only to those on the extreme far right.

January 26, 2012
Right to Work: What's the rush?
Dear Editor:
Why the rush to pass Right to Work? The Republicans have all the power and could pass this anytime during this short session.

January 25, 2012
Book features local Civil War participants
Well, as they say, one learns something new every day! There's a new book out that I'm sure every history buff in this county will want to read.

January 24, 2012
A "Right to Work" history lesson
What do you think about the controversy currently going on in the Indiana General Assembly over proposed "right to work" legislation? This has to be one of the more contentious issues the state's legislative body has faced in years.

January 18, 2012
RE: Forced "fairness" not government's role
Dear Editor,
I again find myself puzzled by Mr. Barada's columns.
It seems that Mr. Barada believes that that there is an Obama-occupy army waiting around every street corner to kidnap our children and force them into a life of Socialist servitude.

January 17, 2012
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