"Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo cannot survive in office," writes The News' Editorial Board.
Last Sunday, Tulsa World reporter Corey Jones showed that 18 people died in 15 OHP pursuits in the past five years, but that none of the chased drivers were suspected of violent crimes when the pursuit began, the editorial says.
There’s only one word that comes to mind in response to a petition recently filed to recall David City Mayor Alan Zavodny from office over his decision to implement a mask mandate last year: Embarrassing.
It could be argued Monday night’s Columbus City Council meeting was bittersweet. Congratulations are in order for Beth Augustine-Schulte, who was appointed the council’s president. But we can’t help but think about what else sticks out – she’s the third female city council president in Colum…
Living in a small town, it’s very easy for people to complain about what we don’t have rather than appreciating all of the existing great amenities. But, who is actually willing to step up and do something about it?
If you’re reading this, we’re not going tell you to vote. Chances are, since you’re a newspaper reader, you’re one of the millions who has done so. Statistically speaking, newspaper readers are more likely to vote than nonreaders. Or perhaps you’ve just seen enough commercials, billboards, F…
Dear area high school students,
About five years ago, Donald J. Trump coined the term “fake news” to describe major national media outlets he believed were purposely trying to damage his reputation. Since then, many people and agencies, including some in Platte County, have been obsessed with “controlling the narrative” wh…
If you’re reading this, we’re not going tell you to vote. Chances are, since you’re a newspaper reader, you’re one of the millions who has done so. Statistically speaking, newspaper readers are more likely to vote than nonreaders. Or perhaps you’ve just seen enough commercials, billboards, F…
Dear area high school students,
Editor's note: Check out our website, columbustelegram.com, on Monday, Oct. 12, for a special video. Telegram Managing Editor Matt Lindberg will be sitting down with City Administrator Tara Vasicek, Mayor Jim Bulkley and Library Director Karen Connell to discuss the library project that will…
Gov. Phil Murphy repeatedly has claimed that his decisions about when to allow what parts of New Jersey’s economy to resume are predominantly data driven. Yet he provides neither the data nor medical experts to talk about specific studies and statistics that supposedly form the basis for his…
The merger two weeks ago of two of the biggest casino hotel operators in Atlantic City will increase investment in and broaden the city’s dominant industry. That’s a plus for the region.
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