Columns/Editorials
November 8, 2019

an editorial – Recent election was a learning experience

By From JT Staff Reports

The Journal-Tribune’s biggest role in the community has always been and will continue to be as a watchdog over government so local tax payers know how their money is being spent.
As new politicians run for office each November, in the newsroom, we always talk about how things can change within tho...

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