Personal, absurd, character-driven comedy
By KELLYN MERRELL A Seat on the Aisle Main Street Productions’ Ripcord, by David Lindsay-Abaire, is a hilarious, emotionally-driven show that grounds us in the reality of our own ability…
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Slathering gentleness & grace
Gentleness is a force to be reckoned with. I learned that from my mother. If you ever knew my mother, you would know she was a kind and gentle soul….
Rerooting, re-Hoosiering
By JEFF DARREN MUSE Guest Columnist Editor’s Note: An even bigger thrill for Scott Saalman than seeing his own Scaramouch column byline in the Reporter is seeing the bylines of…
Vote for solid investment strategies
With the presidential election just a few weeks away, the public is naturally interested in not just the outcome but what the results will mean for issues of national importance….
Injured? Find a new adventure!
With this headline, my readers are now thinking, “Amy has lost her mind.” How can we find a new adventure if we’re injured? Some readers may recall my foot injury…
Dear younger me
Many years ago, my mom gave me the book titled Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (and It’s All Small Stuff) by Richard Carlson. I am sure many of you have…
The story of Sheridan’s first black family
By STEVEN J. GLENN For The Reporter Let’s travel back 80-some years in Indiana history! The year was 1930 in Sheridan, long before the Civil Rights movement and long before…
Two kinds of Indian gold
I inherited an 80-acre farm from my grandfather, Thomas H. Baltzell. It came with family stories. (No one could remember whether it was Thomas Huffman Baltzell or Thomas Hoffman Baltzell,…
Don’t forget fellow Americans who need help after Hurricane Helene
“The little town that rocks.” – tagline from the Black Mountain, N.C., website This column is not my usual outreach to you, dear Readers, to assist you in reaching your…
From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 136 Wednesday was Custodian Appreciation Day. It’s my true honor to shine a spotlight on our custodial staff’s hard work, dedication, and tremendous impact on our school. Their…