GUEST COMMENTARY: Attracting and retaining talent in Northwest Indiana
In 2008, I had the privilege of becoming part of the Region when I became the 18th president of Valparaiso University. My wife Veronica and I have come to call Northwest Indiana home for more than a decade.
Tell us about your experiences with breast cancer
Have you fought through and survived breast cancer, or are you currently undergoing treatment? Have you lost a loved one to this horrible disease?
Rediscovering America: A Quiz on the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has played a large role in U.S. history, at times reflecting the mass sentiment of the era and at other times disregarding popular views to extend rights to our citizens. The court, which begins its next…
Use common sense with Kavanaugh
If unprovable allegations of sexual misconduct over 30 years ago can override overwhelming testimony of Brett Kavanaugh’s high moral character, what can happen to you and me? Are you willing to give up “Innocent until proven guilty” for yourself?
Zero tolerance for drinking and driving
Area crashes we see everyday are costing too many innocent lives. I was a fireman for 18 years and saw it time and time again. I will even admit that I broke the law when I should of not been…
Dogs have no place at festivals
In response to the K-9 Nyx on the attack of Bandit, most festivals have signs posted NO ANIMALS allowed. Why do people bring animals to events like this? Now Nyx will be put out of service because his handler wasn’t…
GUEST COMMENTARY: The Catholic Church: Institution in turmoil
The searing tumult over sexual abuse of seminarians and minors roiling the Roman Catholic Church should disturb anyone, faithful or not because not only has the church been central to world history for over two millennia, but we are indeed…
Bad garage deal for Highland
I wholly agree with the (editorial) opinion by The Times regarding the sale and leasing back of a public safety building. My town of Highland has managed to make an even worse deal. They will tear down their existing town…
GUEST COMMENTARY: Your vote is safe: How Indiana is working around the clock to protect elections
Since 2016, voters have heard about the threat of foreign actors interfering in our elections. What they haven’t heard is that election officials and the Federal government are working tirelessly behind the scenes to protect our elections, and there is…