Opinion

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...

Just like many Greene County families, our staff has spent much of this week at the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds watching local youth show off their hard work during fair week. As we make way between the show rings, arenas and animal barns, there is one thing that stands out: The young 4-H’ers are not the only ones putting in the hard work...

It’s no secret that the wheels of government move slowly, but here in Greene County, that’s not always the case. Such is the case on County Line Road, also known as County Road 800 South. At Tuesday’s Greene County Commissioners meeting, the board signed a Memorandum of Agreement to hopefully fix the damage believed to have been caused -- at least in part -- by state vehicles...

The next week will be full of activities throughout the county as we prepare to celebrate our nation’s independence, and we would like to offer a few tips to enjoy the celebrations safely. Most parties and events over the course of the next few days will end with a boom, as fireworks light up the sky and backyards. ...

Businesses and community leaders have a chance to help some local students break through barriers often set before for our young people and set them up for success in the future. A group of local individuals are working to start up the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program, but your help is needed...

The Linton Fire Department is serious about keeping its community safe in the face of the danger of fires, to the point they have found a way to get a free smoke detector into as many homes as possible. Fire Chief Brad Sparks said his department has partnered with the American Red Cross to provide as many free smoke detectors to the community as it can. Not only will residents get a free smoke detector, but the department will also install it for them...