Opinion

The internet and social media have forever changed how we get our information, but it will not change our respect to investigations and the families involved in those investigations. In the age of social media, we want all the information right now. It’s literally at our fingertips, so why shouldn’t we get exactly what we want exactly when we want it?...

Earlier this year, volunteers made the first Blessing Box in Greene County a reality, with a second location not far behind. Based on the influx and frequent depletion of items at both locations, it shows an obvious need for such a resource. Notice we said the words “need” and “resource,” but not amenity. These resources are more than just desirable or useful. They are helping families get through the week and ensure people are not going hungry...

The Greene County Council is going to be faced with a tough decision today when faced with whether to spend some of the money acquired through the Public Safety Local Income Tax. At the July meeting, Council president Jerry Frye said the council needed to start considering using the funds accrued from the tax to help the current jail facility reach the number of jailers needed, based on a federal study done at the jail...

If you’re not pinching pennies, chances are you aren’t paying attention. Anyone who runs a household or business knows the importance of making adjustments to accommodate for the changes happening around you, and unfortunately, the newspaper business is no stranger to that need for change...