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Today's Opinions

  • LETTER: Policy threatens financial security of retirees

    A flawed policy initiative called the chained CPI is gaining steam in Washington budget talks that would short-change Hoosiers who receive federal benefits such as Social Security and federal annuities by lowballing their annual cost-of-living adjustments.

    Chained CPI supporters have tried to minimize the consequences it will have on seniors, retired federal employees and veterans by calling it a “technical adjustment” or “better measure of inflation.”

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  • COLUMN: United Way is 40 years strong

    By CHAD JAMES
    Guest Columnist

    When I was approached to be the 2013 co-chair for the United Way of Perry County, it did not take me long to decide to accept the role. Volunteering has always been a big part of who I am today.

    Early on my parents instilled an importance in giving and volunteering.

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  • COLUMN: Memories of a hermit

    By VINCE LUECKE
    Editor

    I was walking through the cemetery at Saint Meinrad Archabbey a few weeks ago and reminiscing about the monks I’ve know. I found the man who baptized me and the one who heard my first confession and taught me about faith.

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  • EDITORIAL: Businesses should follow Ford, Costco’s examples in paying higher wages

    Henry Ford said history is bunk, but he had a good understanding of basic economics that today’s business leaders who realize the value of history should take time to study.

    Specifically, Ford realized that paying his car company’s employees a good wage was good for his business and the economy in general.

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  • FACEBOOK POSTING: Woman saved by blood donors wants to pay it back
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  • LETTER: Red Cross appreciates United Way support

    The American Red Cross, through the support of donors like United Way of Perry County, offers a wide range of services to help our neighbors, friends and family members throughout Perry County.

    Local volunteers assist individuals who lose their homes to a fire or natural disaster, assist our first responders who work tirelessly to save lives, provide communication services and financial assistance to members of the armed forces, provide nearly half our nation’s blood supply, and teach lifesaving CPR and other educational courses.

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  • LETTER: Scouts benefit from your United Way gifts

    Boy Scout Troop 192 of Tell City has been active in the community since receiving their first charter in 1930.

    So far, nearly 50 Scouts have earned the rank of Eagle, with four more Scouts about ready to achieve the rank. The troop has been very active in the community by donating their time at various functions.

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  • LETTER: Perry County’s veterans groups continue long tradition of honoring those who served

    The rendering of military funeral honors is a way to show the nation’s deep gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended our country. This ceremonial paying of respect is the final demonstration a grateful nation can provide to the veterans’ family and friends. Military funeral honors are a long-standing tradition within the armed forces. This tradition is carried on by those who become members of our veteran organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.

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