Letters

Editor:

While there are legitimate concerns about expanding and inefficient government, little is heard about the good work performed by government employees. Last week, after the area received 2 inches of rain in a short period, employees of the state highway department cleared Highway 368 of driveway washout and cleaned culverts and drainage ditches. This work was performed efficiently and professionally. During this same week, state and local emergency personnel spent many hours in the recovery efforts of a drowning victim in Indian Creek.

Editor:

The News-Herald said there were dogs missing in Gallatin County.

Well, they are in Owen County too.

I, Bert Wooten, had a dog taken from me in front of the county barn. A friend named Walker on Highway 22 East had one taken off the chain at his place. This needs to stop. The dogs had name plates on them.

Bert Wooten

On Saturday, March 5, Owen County Republicans will vote at the only location of the Owen County Republican Caucus, the Lighthouse Church, 5405 Hwy. 127 N., Owenton, between the hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for the Republican Party’s nominee for President of the United States.

At this point, there are five candidates: Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, John Kasich and Donald Trump.

Editor:
I was surprised to learn that Carrollton Utilities was named as Owen County Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year.  
As a past president of the Chamber and a small business owner myself, I know first hand that there are many businesses within our community that are deserving of such an honor. These are the businesses that donate their money, time and support to Owen County school activities, non-profit groups and other organizations.