News and Tribune Opinions

DODD: Vegas is always a good bet

2012-02-11T01:04:59-05:00

It was the Dodd family in Las Vegas. We went ostensibly to celebrate my son Cameron’s 17th birthday. That was simply a smoke screen. My real plan was an early retirement from my ill-gotten casino fortune. Before my risky sojourn we had many hours of family fun.

LETTERS: Feb. 11-12, 2012

2012-02-11T00:52:32-05:00

— Let’s stop ‘studying’ the bridges project

CHEERS & JEERS: Feb. 11-12, 2012

2012-02-11T00:45:03-05:00

STAWAR: I’m not exaggerating, I’m aspiring

2012-02-10T01:05:03-05:00

Exaggeration is a commonplace phenomenon. For one thing, it lies at the heart of the advertising industry.

NASH: Holding officials to higher standards

2012-02-10T01:04:21-05:00

A few weeks ago in my weekly column, I discussed a growing trend of people, mostly elected officials, who believed that they are above the law.

HARBESON: It’s super living in Indiana

2012-02-09T00:07:30-05:00

My husband and I attend an annual Super Bowl party, which is normally a small gathering of friends, but this year our host’s home was bursting with guests.

OUR VIEW: Greenville town council president’s tactics inexcusable

2012-02-09T00:02:24-05:00

Heading into Monday’s Greenville Town Council special meeting, the council president said he was not going to let members of the public speak on the matter of whether or not the town should hire Randal Johnes as its town manager.

GESENHUES: The Susan G. Komen precedent

2012-02-08T00:57:22-05:00

My mom is a breast cancer survivor.
I have walked many a mile in support of the cause and raised a sizable number of dollars for breast cancer research. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure initiatives are not lost on me.

LETTERS: Feb. 8, 2012

2012-02-08T00:55:14-05:00

— Think of the future generation when voting

— Smoke-free advocate disappointed with senator’s stance

BEAM: Just smile

2012-02-07T01:19:00-05:00

Whispers will soon abound outside of school as the corporation enters negotiations this summer with the teacher’s union over a new contract. Aides are not covered under the union.