Pharos-Tribune Editorials

A positive step for public schools

2012-02-11T20:19:03-05:00

Indiana is one of 10 states granted waivers last week from provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind law. The waiver appears to be a step forward for schools across the state.

An outstanding community effort

2012-02-09T21:59:58-05:00

United Way of Cass County announced this week that it had raised more than $600,000 in its most recent campaign. The campaign’s success is a testament to the generosity of local residents and to the great work of the United Way and its member agencies.

Another step forward for local trails

2012-02-08T23:22:49-05:00

Local officials broke ground this week on the planned Eel River Run from downtown to Riverside Park. The project will expand a trail system of which the community can be proud.

White should not return to office

2012-02-07T21:24:19-05:00

The conviction of Indiana’s secretary of state on charges of voter fraud has left Republicans and Democrats fighting over who will hold the office. No matter how the fight comes out, Charlie White’s ouster from office should be permanent.

A grand success for Indianapolis

2012-02-06T23:03:49-05:00

The just-ended Super Bowl was the result of decades of preparation. Indianapolis left a great impression on the thousands of visitors who descended on the city.

Should schools teach creationism?

2012-02-04T22:43:24-05:00

The Indiana General Assembly is considering a measure that would allow public schools to teach creationism as long as they include instruction on other reliigious theories. Broadening the instruction to include other religions might address constitutional concerns, but the result might be a class the law’s supporters didn’t envision.

Giving every child a chance

2012-02-02T22:03:40-05:00

Students from Columbia Middle School delivered a message of inclusion in a play last weekend. The message is one that can’t be repeated too often.

Testing lawmakers a good idea

2012-02-01T22:30:45-05:00

A measure requiring drug testing for welfare recipients would also require drug testing for legislators. If lawmakers are going to impose such a requirement on welfare recipients, they should be willing to stand up to the same measure.

Peru delivers important message

2012-01-31T22:07:17-05:00

The city of Peru collected $20,000 last year from property owners who failed to keep their yards mowed. An aggressive enforcement effort can help the city’s finances, but the benefits go beyond dollars and cents.

Jail GED program a great step

2012-01-30T20:42:18-05:00

The issue
The Cass County Sheriff’s Department has begun offering GED
classes for its prisoners.

Our view
The department, and society at large, will see a huge return on that
investment.