In this column, I typically examine an issue of current interest and provide perspective from the mayor’s office. It’s not going to be that simple this month.

I am a property owner in Wayne Township. After reading Shari Benyousky's letter the other night, I had to wonder, why in the world is the Wayne township Trustee charging me more in taxes than is needed?

I live at Warsaw retirement (yellow apartments behind Walmart). I am a senior that is very concerned about the safety of all my neighbors in this very fine community.

After reading “The Newest Outsider” letter to the editor, I have several concerns. I’m wondering how many other Indiana townships are in the prehistoric days without a website.

We need to be afraid. Millions of people will come across our borders. Many are rapists and murderers. President Trump likes to remind us whenever he can of how dangerous immigrants are.

Usually when I knock and tell the homeowner why I’m on their doorstep, they look puzzled. Not long ago that would have been my response, too.

Our national security rests on an economic foundation, and predatory economic practices by China have undermined that foundation for years — leaving Hoosiers and all Americans dangerously exposed.

If we feared everything the media feared because the things it warned about were to be feared, this nation would be like the Soviet gulag.

For the past couple of weeks, network news reporters have told of the disappearance of a  young woman who went out at night for a run.

Why do people submit pictures to the Times-Union and then do not name the participants?

When is the last time a president was assassinated or beheaded? Maybe it’s time.

The most tragic victims of wars are those that didn't realize they were in the middle of wars. We have been inflicted with wars both clear and secret for decades.

A big thank-you to all my family and friends who came to my 95th birthday celebration and made it so special.

On behalf of Warsaw Community Schools, allow me to be among the first to say welcome to the 2018-2019 school year.

President Trump wants America to have a space force. It took the Air Force decades to go from the Army Air Corps to a separate branch of the military.

After reading Mr. Badman’s letter to the editor, “Socialism:?A Sad Joke,” I finally understand why women make less money than men. It is called capitalism.

Even though the local railroad redid the crossings, they are really real rough.

Poor St. Paul! Everyone wants to claim Jesus as an advocate for their cause and blame St. Paul for everything they don't like about Christianity.

Maxine Waters has now committed the ultimate sin. She says God told her what to do and say. Using religion to justify her abominable behavior is beyond evil, and another example of her depravity.

Leesburg is a small town and over the years it has gotten smaller. No grocery store anymore, no hardware store, no jewelry store. A lot of businesses have closed and/or moved away!

Summer is in full swing. Whether you enjoy summer by spending time at the beach, enjoying a family picnic, or walking the trails throughout Kosciusko County it is possible for summer to be more enjoyable by being tobacco free.

Socialism is like a mud pie. People love pie. But would they eat it if it were mud?

With the size of our school system, I'm truly baffled as to why we see some school board member elections going uncontested.

Editor, Times-Union: On July 17th, between 5 and 5:30 p.m., on Ind. 25, a blue van stopped, and loaded up our wheelbarrow. We would like to have it back please! It wasn't scrap or free. It was for …

Editor, Times-Union: Putin is not a maniacal idiot like the leader of North Korea, who sets off bombs like some kid playing with firecrackers. Putin is very articulate and intelligent. The Democrats …