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There’s A Reason It’s Called The Wilderness

by Curt Kovener In addition to the trees, plants and wildflowers, out at the wilderness retreat there are also the critters. Some are easily seen like the birds that come to the bird feeders along with the chipmunks and squirrels that feed on the sunflower seed...

Thoughts On Freedom & Liberty

by Curt Kovener On Sunday, we celebrate the 245th birthday of the signing of the American Declaration of Independence. Contemplate on these famous quotes about liberty, both political and economic as I am convinced much can be learned from remembering past lessons on...

Headlines Under Deadlines Can Be Misconstrued

by Curt Kovener Every newspaper has found egg on its editorial face after a headline was quickly composed to fit in narrow columns and to meet a rapidly approaching deadline. It seemed correct initially, but after the newspapers came off the press and were being...

Indiana Is Missing Out On Tax Revenue

by Curt Kovener Two years ago, Michigan legalized marijuana; Indiana still has not and the legislature won’t even bring a bill to legalize the plant up for a vote.So while Indiana tries to maintain the image of a pious, Christian conservative state, the marijuana boom...

THEY’RE H-E-R-E…

by Curt Kovener We all knew they were coming as they have every 17 years in Southern Indiana as they have since before the forests were cleared by the immigrant settlers.I went out the front door in the Wilderness one recent morning to be greeted by hollow shells and...

Now On To The Really Hard Work

BY CURT KOVENER High school senior classes in the Times circulation area will begin graduating over the next couple of weeks. Austin and Crothersville seniors graduate this Friday, May 21, while Scottsburg seniors are set to hold graduation on Sunday, June 6. And...