The Republic

Gary Henderson NOT FIRED - Kristen Brown doesn't attend Board of Works meeting

Kristen Brown, who is one of three members of the Board of Works, had other things to do today as the Board of Works "open door" meeting for Henderson was getting underway. Kristen and Chief Thacker pushed to get Henderson ... (Read 3673 times) 7 Full story

Controversy over who is performing at the Crump May 12 - SOLVED

It was reported last night in our local paper "Pop singer Jim Ryser in concert May 19 at The Crump Theatre on Third Street." Almost immediately we received a posting on our Facebook stating "THIS IS WRONG. Fall of Dusk will ... (Read 988 times) 2 Full story

Kristen Brown causes The Republic to do damage control

Another week, another stumble by our new Mayor Harvard. This time, she is reneging on her pledge to give taxpayers a chance to change Toters for free. And, of course, The Republic is turning both the news AND the editorial pages ... (Read 625 times) 6 Full story

Memorial of Curtis Johnson on Jonathan Moore Pike "heartbreaking to see"

The small memorial created by family members or friends for Curtis Johnson has been in place almost 2 years. In that time the items near the place he died has become "heartbreaking to see" and should be tended too or removed.  What ... (Read 1375 times) 0 Full story

The Republic changing their tune on the Cheer Fund

"THERE is no doubt that Columbus Firemen’s Cheer Fund does good in our community, providing Christmas presents for children who would go without. It thrives on donations of toys, time and money." - Republic ... (Read 652 times) 2 Full story

Did you know The Republic is in the business of manufacturing opinions? you betcha!

You may have thought you read Rev. Wayne Hanrattie's letter to the editor in today's edition of The Republic, in which he praises their coverage and the City of Columbus in turn for their involvement in MLK Day activities, but ... (Read 1164 times) 14 Full story

Tactics companies use to obtain your information - innocent enough? Maybe but...

We all complain today about how marketers call us and bother us, but we're the reason they do. When you're at the fair and walking through the booths - you stop to sign up for a window contest, or you're ... (Read 726 times) 1 Full story

Hospital claims to cut costs, but leaves out they are costing us more in taxes

In today's paper Jim Bickel said...see caption to right - "The hospital constantly looks for ways to cut costs without sacrificing quality of care, Bickel said. For instance, the hospital saved about $75,000 by retrofitting an older ambulance chassis ... (Read 741 times) 1 Full story

Mayor Fred lights the City Christmas Tree one final time

Mayor Fred Armstrong lights the City Christmas tree a final time in front of 8 or so people. Armstrong said the newspaper, The Republic, portrayed him as a "grinch" because he is busy. That could be one reason why no ... (Read 533 times) 0 Full story

Priscilla Scalf in Response to “Bogus” Article in The Republic

Statement from Friends of Priscilla Scalf in Response to “Bogus” Article in The Republic newspaper, Printed 11/05/2011Mayoral candidate Kristen Brown has asked the voters of this city to give her credit for her time as a senior executive at Oracle, ... (Read 725 times) 0 Full story

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