OPINION

The Penalty Box: NCCAA Here For One Last Week

Next week will mark the end of an era in Kosciusko County sports history.

Apology To Walmart

Editor, Times-Union: To the Warsaw Walmart Management, I am writing to express my sincere apologies for my recent actions

Chip Shots: This One’s For The Girls

January and February afforded high school girl’s and college women’s basketball fans to enjoy their local talents and see Caitlin Clark eclipse not only the women’s scoring record, but the overall college basketball scoring record.

Beware Of The Various Risks Posed To Your Financial Portfolio

While many investors tend to think of fixed income investments as less risky than stock investments, fixed income investments face a variety of other risks as well.

The Penalty Box: IU Is In Trouble

The athletic department at Indiana University has a problem, and it’s a big one.

Chip Shots: Two Tournaments

Thoughts of two tournaments were on my mind during my Friday afternoon lunch hour: the College Football Playoff (CFP), and the IHSAA boys’ basketball sectionals.

Follow These Organizational Tips For Your Financial Records

The first thing you need to determine is what to keep. Next, you need to decide how long to keep them. Third, you need a system for keeping them organized.

New Mayor Challenges Everyone To Be ‘Neighbors Serving Neighbors’

The day I was sworn in as your new mayor I concluded a short “thank you & looking forward to serving” speech with an approach I wanted everyone – starting with me – to seriously consider as we began the new year. Call it a reminder, a changed mindset, a …

How Local Housing Initiatives Contribute To Thriving Communities

What makes a quality place to live? Living within proximity to where you work? Natural resources and amenities? Family? The answer for many of us is likely a combination of “all of the above” and more. But regardless of our nuanced want lists, if there’s not enough housing available in …

Locke Remembers Randy Walgamuth, Says We Are All Sinners In The Eyes Of God

His name was Randy. Mayberry had Otis on the Andy Griffith show, Warsaw had Randy Walgamuth.

The Penalty Box: Time For All-Star Games To Stop

All-star games stink.

Chip Shots: An Irish Goodbye

I attended, for the first time, the fourth annual We Are Tigers auction Thursday evening. I’ve had schedule conflicts in prior years, and an unexpected opening in my calendar afforded Shawna and me some time to attend.

Mark Your Calendar With These Important Financial Dates

In February, you’ll turn your attention to gathering your tax documents.

The Penalty Box: A Late Winter Carry-In

I feel very unfocused this week. It happens almost every year at about this time. There are lots of reasons for it, and I won’t bore you with the details. Why it matters to you is that you get a column with several different topics today.

Chip Shots: Enjoy The Silence

Depeche Mode’s album (remember those) Violator was released in 1990, and one song – Enjoy The Silence - is playing in my head.