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Richard L. Connor

No guts, no prognostication points in politics Richard L. Connor Opinion January 4

It is times such as these when a person wishes he had made public those privately held predictions that become reality.

We need to be able to trust Obama, staff Richard L. Connor Opinion December 28, 2008
The gift of Santa Claus is enduring love Richard L. Connor Opinion December 21, 2008
Only the cost of corruption has changed Richard L. Connor Opinion December 14, 2008

Ed Lewis

Uninvited visitor prompts some changes EDWARD LEWIS OPINION January 5

In 10 years as a crime reporter, I’ve come across my share of violent and offbeat stories.

Hard-to-open gifts unleash my wrap rage EDWARD LEWIS OPINION December 29, 2008
Speaking out about a son’s deadly dilemma EDWARD LEWIS OPINION December 22, 2008
Selenski team’s move spotlights court problem EDWARD LEWIS OPINION December 15, 2008

Kevin Blaum

A new year means chances for change Kevin Blaum In the Arena January 4

THIS FIRST Sunday of 2009 marks the 50th edition of “In The Arena.” I suppose that’s an anniversary of some sort, as one year ago I was preparing my first column on a newly elected and possibly pivotal county commissioner named Maryanne Petrilla.

Casey ready to strengthen GOP in county in ‘09 Kevin Blaum In The Arena December 28, 2008
Adil delivers a gift of grace under pressure Kevin Blaum In the Arena December 21, 2008
Obama Cabinet a solid group of enactors Kevin Blaum In The Arena December 14, 2008

Mark Guydish

Potential of Obama’s plan stimulating MARK GUYDISH OPINION January 3

Frankly, “economic stimulus” may be one of the most un-stimulating phrases. It commits two semantic sins: It uses “economic” – conjuring images of accountants or politicians – and a word ending in “us” – invoking Latin obscurity to the maximus.

What really matters is how we live our faith MARK GUYDISH OPINION December 27, 2008
Memories of holiday trump gifts, glitter MARK GUYDISH OPINION December 20, 2008
Here we go ’round the old Money Tree ... MARK GUYDISH OPINION December 13, 2008

Renita Fennick

Sneaky, wimpy reps. all wrong on pay hikes RENITA FENNICK OPINION January 4

The big question swirling around Washington this past week wasn’t about the next possible bailout and who is going to benefit from it.

Not quite ready to let go yet of Christmas RENITA FENNICK OPINION December 28, 2008
Cherishing the memories of Christmas RENITA FENNICK OPINION December 25, 2008
Senator Caroline an insult to U.S., N.Y. and women RENITA FENNICK OPINION December 22, 2008

Ron Bartizek

Spending just makes up for past neglect Ron Bartizek Business LOCAL January 4

Whether incoming President Barack Obama proposes spending hundreds of billions or even $1 trillion in the hope of jump-starting a moribund economy is less important than what the money is spent on. Bridges to nowhere, parks named for congressmen and millions for obscure research projects are likely ...

New Year, new priorities a good match Ron Bartizek Business LOCAL December 28, 2008
Auto dealer sees buyers as best bailout Ron Bartizek Business LOCAL December 21, 2008
If GM and Ford get bailouts, why not me? Ron Bartizek Business LOCAL December 14, 2008

Scott Wasser

No joke: CX-7 is the sport sedan of crossovers - Scott Wasser WHEELS December 29, 2008

The woman headed toward me nearly as soon as I walked through the door… as if I had a pork chop hanging from my neck and she was a starving wolf. And the look in her eyes was one I hadn’t seen since my third-grade teacher caught me reading a comic book hidden behind the text book we were supposed to ...