Jun 30, 2021 | Curt Comments
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...
Jun 23, 2021 | Curt Comments
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...
Jun 16, 2021 | Curt Comments
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...
Jun 2, 2021 | Curt Comments
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...
May 19, 2021 | Curt Comments
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...
May 12, 2021 | Curt Comments
by Curt Kovener A long-time journalism friend sent me a new word and its definition. Sarchotic: When you’re so sarcastic people aren’t sure if you’re joking or just psychotic.So in that vein (and feel free to share when you deem appropriate)…•I was hoping for a battle...