http://www.ktonline.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:34:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_240203453.html http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_240203453.html THE ISSUE: Teenage drug use in Indiana.OUR VIEW: Parents are the best weapon against substance abuse. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:53:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_239165642.html http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_239165642.html THE ISSUE: The United Way fundraising campaign.OUR VIEW: Please consider participating this year. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:41:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_239004743.html http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_239004743.html THE ISSUE: Joe Biden, Barack Obama’s pick for vice president.OUR VIEW: The Delaware senator is more of an “everyman” than Indiana’s Evan Bayh. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:36:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_237203843.html http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_237203843.html Schools across Indiana began consolidating roughly 40 years ago, merging small community schools Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_236163301.html http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_236163301.html THE ISSUE: A three-class tournament plan.OUR VIEW: Switching from four classes to three would benefit school budgets and increase fan interest. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:36:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_235213620.html http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_235213620.html Peggy Merryman sends this Cheer for the dog park:“I would like to say a big thank-you to the people responsible for the opening of our dog park. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:32:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_234203337.html http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_234203337.html THE ISSUE: Today’s expected hearing on the West Side Annexation plan.OUR VIEW: Which ever way the judge rules, we still believe both the East and West side plans to be good for Kokomo. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:32:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_233203253.html http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_233203253.html THE ISSUE: Traffic safety during school hours.OUR VIEW: If motorists watch for children, and children for cars and trucks, we can ensure this school year can be a safe one on our roads. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_232222312.html http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_232222312.html THE ISSUE: The 2008 Beijing Olympics.OUR VIEW: Though the Games stopped being a platform for amateur sports, the Olympic ideal lives. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:08:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_231211411.html http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_231211411.html Higher gasoline prices and slumping auto sales have caught up with Delphi Corp. Monday, company officials announced the parts maker will cut 600 salaried jobs – most out of the Electronics and Safety division’s world headquarters in Kokomo. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:09:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_230191038.html http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_230191038.html We’ve all heard the horror stories of children running amok in classrooms and hallways. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:18:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_229001929.html http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_229001929.html Keeping Kokomo looking goodRyan Wagoner sends this cheer to City of Kokomo workers: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:38:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_225133848.html http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_225133848.html Today, we’re happy to announce The Kokomo Perspective, Kokomo Tribune and WIOU – as we did in advance of the last year’s elections – will host a series of political debates beginning Oct. 1 at Lafayette Park Middle School. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:34:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_224173422.html http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_224173422.html SUMMING IT UP: There should be little room for debate concerning the dedication and commitment of troops such as Brian Miller, Gary Henry and Jonathan Menke. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:30:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_223193115.html http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_223193115.html Indiana needs a touch of political moderation — at least when it comes to campaign finance laws.