Counties and corrections
Kokomo TribuneOn July 1, 2014, more than 200 new laws were added to the Indiana Criminal Code. After six previous years of Statehouse proposals,...
On the record for Oct. 7
ArrestsJackson CountyConner Anthony Howard, 19, Seymour, driving while never having received a driver's license, no bond, 8:58 a.m. Monday.SeymourAmanda Renee Ray, 42, Seymour, domestic...
Constitution is still supreme law of our land
The cornerstone of our nation has been taken for granted by most Americans since it was put in place on Sept. 17, 1787, by...
‘Right to work’ unnecessary
It has been a crime for Indiana employers to enter into labor contracts that require workers to pay union dues since Feb. 1, 2012 —...
A community with no newspaper? That’s bad news
What would my town be without a newspaper? If you haven’t asked yourself that question, perhaps it is time to consider just what the...
ANOTHER VIEWPOINT: World makes gains on child morality
The Washington Post
Humankind knows no greater tragedy than the death of a small child. Thanks to quiet but powerful progress in...
Action needed to curb smoking among youth
Last month we touted Indiana Sen. Todd Young’s introduction of a bipartisan bill that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to...
A sweet ban in the battle over e-cigs
South Bend TribuneIn another step to cut back on teenage vaping, the Food and Drug Administration recently announced it will ban the sale of...
Editorial Veterans Day
Sunday is Veterans Day.Unlike Memorial Day, which remembers those who died in the service of this country, Veterans Day is set aside to honor...
Reverse vaping epidemic among teens
South Bend TribuneLast week’s declaration by the Food and Drug Administration that e-cigarette use among teens has reached “epidemic” proportions should serve as a...