Do we have more ‘transparency’ with economic development?
It’s been almost a year and a half since the Wells County Chamber of Commerce and local government went separate ways for...
It’s time for Indiana to get out of the death business
Capital punishment has been the topic of several Saturday morning essays. This week’s news that Indiana has spent more than $1 million...
Letter to the Editor: A historical clarification
Re: “Rockcreek historical video” story in the June 23 edition:
I want to thank Mark Miller and the News-Banner...
Angelkeep Journals: Dad’s carpentry ‘skills’ and carpenter ants
Last Sunday’s Father’s Day triggered many memories. Some continue to pop up on the eve of the first day of summer.
A joyful noise. But how did that happen so quickly?
An early part of our church’s weekly service includes a “Joys and Blessings.”
“What joys has God brought into...
Angelkeep Journals: Ichneumonids, the common forefather
Father’s Day looms nearly upon us. Some no longer have a living father to honor, thus it serves well to honor our...
A principal legacy that will last a lifetime
Most times, our first memory of a person is when we meet him or her face to face.
I...
As principals go, there has been only one like this
The principal of Bellmont High School during its first year of consolidation had some challenges, molding three student bodies and three faculties...
Letter to the Editor: ‘Oh say, can you see…’
On Monday, May 26, Memorial Day, a group of young men gathered at Jefferson Park to play some baseball. Before playing, an...
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to an unknown hero
On Friday evening my son and I were driving north on Main Street when we noticed a tiny kitten climbing off the...