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Trump's Revenge

David Sowards

While most new presidents would like to use their influence to make America a better country for all, Donald Trump is not that kind of leader. Instead, he has chosen to use his position to enact personal vendettas against anyone judged to be his…

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Columbus Election Haiku

Glen Tuomaala

Vote November fourth?
Gerrymandered Columbus.
Not democratic. 

Money rules this town.
Big cash cha-ching. Buy some votes.
Ginther loves to golf.

CCS? No clue.
Board happy with their two stars.
Yep... they all…

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Mayor Andy GInther

Letter to Editor: Columbus needs a change

Stacee Green

These comments were always intended for private conversations but Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin continually ignore us so, now I am compelled to speak publicly. Ginther served on the Columbus…

// Opinion
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Honor Heer to Serve with us at the Free Press Annual Awards Event

Suzanne Patzer

Versión en español a continuación

Celebrating our 55th year, the Columbus Free Press will honor five outstanding community activists and a community organization at our November 2025 Salon and Awards event on Saturday, November 8…

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