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Opinion

Tips to help with spring cleaning

Editorials

Spring has sprung, and for many that means an excuse to do a little spring cleaning. The Ohio fire marshal suggests that cleanup should be done with fire safety in mind, too. “A clutter-free home is a safer home when it comes to fire risks. That’s why it’s so important for Ohioans to ...

Opening day still magical

Editorials

Thursday will be one of those rare days when all things seem possible It’s opening day for Major League Baseball. That means fans of each of the 30 teams are looking ahead to the long schedule and are sure that, with the right break here or there, their team will have the chance to ...

Our region needs attention from state

Editorials

It may seem like a good problem to have, but Ohio's historically low (for historically long) unemployment figures are creating a challenge for employers. The Buckeye State's unemployment rate has been below 4 percent for 14 straight months, the longest such stretch in data that goes back to ...

Getting return on our tax investment

Editorials

Taxpayers have a right to assume the money they give to the state will be used in a way that benefits everyone. As it turns out, that assumption is mostly correct for at least one of the states in our region, according to a report by WalletHub, “States with the Best and Worst Taxpayer ROI.” ...

A look at the election

Local Columns

Some observations about this week’s primary election: • Just about every time an election comes around, you hear a lot of talk about the importance of voting. And you should, because no matter where you stand on the political spectrum or what you think about the process, the simple ...

Intel changes raise questions

Editorials

It’s official. Intel has formally submitted a report to the Ohio Department of Development that updates the timeline for its semiconductor fabrication plant in New Albany. Now, according to a report by WCMH-TV in Columbus, Intel’s planned Ohio One facility will be finished between 2026 and ...