Opinion

O Christmas tree

This is a season when family traditions matter more than any other time of year. We are in the season of holiday baking, festive cocktail parties and gift exchanges. Christmas…

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Pondering the unexpected

Tis the season to ponder. We are just a few days into December. I have a challenge for you. Did you know that the book of Luke in the Old…


Showing at the State Fair

By ASHLEY WEBEL Sheridan High School Student The Sheridan Student Column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School’s 10th grade English class, taught by Abby Williams. The Indiana State…


Time for tax-loss harvesting?

For a variety of reasons, such as higher interest rates, rising inflation and supply chain issues, the financial markets were volatile in 2022 – and this volatility probably showed up…




Telling my sons about my discovery

As my adoption and reunion story continues, I’ve changed some names, places, and dates. I believe the various emotions I felt the day I met my birth father are what…


CRATs, CRUTs, FLIPCRUTs & NIMCRUTs

I recently heard my law partner talking about CRATs, CRUTs, and NIMCRUTS. It sounded like a foreign language. I assumed it had something to do with estate planning as that…