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Today's Opinions

  • Echoes of his banjo linger on forever

    Nothing has hit me quite this hard since that fall morning in 2007, the morning I got in my car and turned on the radio to hear Porter Wagoner’s classic “Green, Green Grass Of Home.” I had assured myself that since I was starting my day off with Porter, it was sure to be a red letter day. As the last few notes of the song drifted off the airwaves, the DJ’s voice was solemn as he announced that one of country music’s last great gems had died.

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  • An intervention in New Orleans

    It’s no secret that divorce can have a terrible impact on children. Some kids act out, get in trouble with the law or start hanging around the wrong crowd.
    This new crowd may lead to terrible changes in their behavior or world viewpoint.
    This happened to my own daughter Elizabeth.
    After our separation, Elizabeth moved to Louisville to live with her mom. I stayed in the bluegrass area.
    She quickly fell into the wrong crowd and that moment most fathers around here dread happening happened.
    She became a Cardinals fan.

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  • It’s the end of the world as I know it and I feel fairly depressed about the whole thing

    In the great, grand scheme of the universe, it’s really not that big of a deal.
    Last week, the members of R.E.M. announced they will “call it a day” after a 31-year career.
    The decision registered as a blip on most of the national news outlets.
    But for me and a lot of my friends, it’s the end of something more than a band. It’s pretty much the end of something else. I won’t call it “youth” because, at 46 years old, I think that ship has pretty much sailed and beached itself on the rocky shores of middle age.

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  • Letter to the editor: Patton reflects the community

    On May 22 I would like to encourage every registered voter to “Rock the Vote” in Owen County for the largest turnout in history. I am proud to support Camilla “Kay” Patton for state representative of the 61st district.
    I have known Kay for almost 30 years and have witnessed her devotion for 24 years to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. She has served in the department of transportation and the Kentucky State Police in 17 counties. Retiring at age 42, she opened her own, “B-Safe Driving School” business and my son Nate is one of her graduates.

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  • Letter to the editor: Linder has a proven track record

    On Tuesday, May 22, we as Americans have the opportunity to shape our government by participating in choosing our elected officials.  With this right and responsibility I ask you to support Brian Linder on his run for state representative from the 61st District.  

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  • Letter to the editor: Linder will bring values to state house

    Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines the word servant as “a person who is devoted to or guided by something.”   

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  • Letter to the editor: Adkins will support Medicare

    As a citizen of the fourth congressional district along Kentucky’s northern  shore, I want to remind folks there is a Democratic primary for Congress on   Tuesday May 22, 2012.  As you read this, I want you to consider that there are issues which will impact you or members of your family that are not being  discussed by the candidates or the media.  One such issue is Medicare.

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  • Letter to the editor: Mayor reminds public to take care of yards

    It’s that time of year again, to start mowing and keeping weeds cut. Our ordinance states that grass shall not be taller than 8 inches and weeds no taller than 12 inches. We had to send out several notices last year on maintaining grass and weeds and I hope we don’t have to send out that many this year.

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