Sledding Down A Hill On A Snowy Evening

by Curt Kovener A few weekend’s back we got a dusting of snow, later New York got a scare and New England got walloped with the white stuff. Following a snow I always admire how fresh the wilderness retreat looks with a cleansing white covering of snow. Blazing a...

The Passing Of A Friend

by Curt Kovener I lost a columnist at the newspaper shortly after the first of the year. Many readers of this column will remember there were times that Charley, my yellow Labrador Retriever “took over” penning a few columns. And he was the subject of more than a few...

Life Philosophies Found Along Rural Pathways

by Curt Kovener (This collection is from the Curt Comment Archives, but with the number of new readers we now enjoy, it bears repeating). •Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. •Keep skunks and bankers at a distance. •Life is simpler when you...

Council President Shares Vision, Challenges

Crothersville Town Council President Ardell Mitchell penned a open letter to Crothersville residents sharing his vision for the community and challenging residents to help in making our community more progressive. We are pleased to share his thoughts in this column....

Legislation Takes The Public Out Of Public Notices

The League of Women Voters is well known for its stellar nonpartisan adherence to voting rights, informed voting and the rights of the public to control government. Normally, the LWV goes about its work quietly- organizing and moderating candidate debates, staging...

A Christmas Wish; A New Year’s Toast

by Curt Kovener As I am taking some traditional time off to decompress, I wanted to send along some holiday year ending/year beginning life sentiments. •May your hair, your teeth, your face-lift, your abs and your stocks not fall; and may your blood pressure, your...