Local Opinion

Spring sports are here! Brown County High School Athletics is excited for our spring sport teams to use this space to showcase the incredible achievements of all our students, coaches and programs. Check out our website for Brown County High School Athletics at Browncountyathletics.com for updates throughout the season.

Raising awareness for government transparency

With all the scams coming out and all the law firms promising many financial benefits to those affected by the contaminated Camp Lejeune drinking water for those stationed at Camp Lejeune and surrounding territories from August 1953 through December 1987, our Brown County Veterans Coalition and the Veteran Services Office want to provide you with information on what has been said by law to alleviate concerns with regards to future benefits.

Trains pass through the very heart of Columbus nearly every day. Railroad tracks cut through the farms and fields of Bartholomew County. Each time that I would drive over a speeding train or waited for one to pass, I never gave it much thought.

Things are greening up. How blessed to be immersed in Indiana’s best natural theater for the changing of the seasons.

In 2017, Brown County High School had a vision to redesign what traditional school looked like for students.

Sometimes you just have to laugh and roll with the punches. This phrase came to mind several weeks ago when we had the interment ceremony for my mother who died in 2021.

Virginia 3rd grader seeks local help for school project

Are you registered for VA healthcare?

Former President Jimmy Carter elected to have hospice care. According to a statement from his charity, The Carter Center, “He made the decision after a series of short hospital stays and decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention.”