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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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 ...



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 ...




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