We’re all in this together … in guilt
By VICKIE CORNELIUS PHIPPS A Seat on the Aisle Last night, I had the pleasure of seeing a dress rehearsal of The Hyperion Players’ current production of J.B. Priestley’s An…
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Imperfect homes are more fun
Given my column’s title, I thought this week’s topic was a “perfect” match. My husband John may be surprised to read this, but at this stage in life, I’ve completely…
An unexpected gift
Christmas morning, 1979, 1980 – I do not remember for sure. I could not wait to wake up to the gift I had asked for. I just knew my roller…
New state law addresses election worker safety
Indiana passed Senate Enrolled Act 170 this last legislature, now part of I.C. § 3-5-2-19.8. In general, it makes it a Level 6 Felony under certain circumstances to threaten an…
Another day, another plan – but at what expense?
By BRIAN DAGGY Guest Columnist The saga of how to find enough water for the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District took another turn recently when the State Budget Committee approved a…
A pirate looks at Forty-something
One of my favorite all-time artists is the late, great Jimmy Buffett. He wrote and performed songs for Parrotheads, like me, for decades. I’ve always been able to take his…
Hamilton County Councilman Mark Hall’s August Timesheet
Welcome to the Timesheet. This column is a report of work done on behalf of the people of Hamilton County. It’s to be informative, too – a place to learn…
The Great Electric Grid Gamble
By JON FORD Guest Columnist During the last week of August, as Americans turned up their air conditioners, the power grid was stressed. With temperatures reaching over 90 degrees, the…
We can solve homelessness: but first, do no harm
By TINISCH HOLLINS Guest Columnist California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered state officials to dismantle homeless encampments across the state. The decision comes weeks after the Supreme Court issued a ruling…
What the Constitution Means to Me
By DANIEL SHOCK A Seat on the Aisle “This play is upsetting. It upset me, and change requires upset.” This line from the director K.T. Peterson’s notes struck me as…