Editorials
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OUR VIEW: Keep mosquitoes under control
Last year, a drier-than-normal spring progressed into a severe drought. Subsequently mosquitoes weren’t the problem they usually are during spring in north central Indiana.
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OUR VIEW: Building inspections needed now
In the short time since we turned the calendar over to 2013, two downtown buildings have collapsed.
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THEIR VIEW: Death farm violates human decency
The gruesome scene in northern Madison County was beyond comprehension, reminiscent of the worst grade Z horror film imaginable.
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OUR VIEW: Play it safe with standing water
We’ve had our fair share of rain lately. So much so, they’ve issued a flood warning for our area. And if the weatherman is right, we’re getting more today. That won’t help the situation any.
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THEIR VIEW: A solution to distracted driving
Power down your cellphone while you drive, from now on. Always. Sit down with your loved ones and urge them to do the same. You do not want them to endure years of anguish as result of a vehicular crash caused by texting while driving.
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OUR VIEW: American spirit rises above all
While there’s much we don’t know about what happened Monday at the Boston Marathon, one thing is for sure. It was an effort to strike fear in the hearts of Americans.
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OUR VIEW: Taking responsibility is refreshing
THE ISSUE: Slow response time by Rural Metro service.
OUR VIEW: It’s refreshing to see a company leader accept the blame and work on solutions. -
OUR VIEW: Bobcats are no reason to worry
If you read our report Thursday on bobcat sightings in Cass County with trepidation, there’s little need to worry.
Just ask Tom Hewitt, a biologist with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. He has an age-old take on fear of bobcats: “They’re just as frightened of you as you are of them.” -
OUR VIEW: Distracted driving an epidemic
Electronic devices are annoying distractions at the dinner table, at the customer service counter and in the classroom.
But when you put that distraction behind the wheel, it morphs into an unnecessary, self-induced danger. -
Have a peaceful, happy Easter
THE ISSUE: Happy Easter
OUR VIEW: Whether you celebrate with bread and wine or baskets and eggs, enjoy the day away from work and spend it on the important things in life. - More Editorials Headlines
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OUR VIEW: Keep mosquitoes under control






