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Letters to the editor: Emergency workers appreciate help

The Owenton/Owen County Volunteer Fire Departments would like to thank the following agencies and people for their help during the accident on Friday, July 3.

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Letter to the editor: Ashcraft Properties never requested a zone change

I am writing to provide correct information related to the article “City Rejects Request for Downtown Rezoning” from June 19.

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Letter to the editor: Rumor doesn’t affect dermatologist

Dr. Clay hasn’t gone anywhere.

He is still in his dermatology office off Mount Zion Road.

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Letter to the editor: Can we ignore what our forefathers fought for?

Regarding the News-Herald editorial from June 13:

I for one am dismayed that the federal government may track and retain information on who I call and email, which websites I visit or comments I make through social media.

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Guest columnist: Take pride in our history

Independence Day is our country’s most patriotic of holidays, chock-full of flags, fireworks and family festivities. It is a day when we Americans proudly wear red, white and blue as an expression of our devotion for the greatest country in the world.

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Letter to the editor: Farmer’s family and friends appreciate tractor-show turnout

We would like to give a very special thanks for everyone who supported our fourth-annual tractor show.
We had a great turn out. We could not do this if it wasn’t for people like you coming out and supporting us.
We would also like to thank all our sponsors that support our tractor show.
We would like to give a very special thank you for everyone that participated in the tractor drive we had for the tribe of Lester Tuggle on June 15.
He has been a farmer of Owen County for 86 years and he will be truly missed by many.

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All I am saying is: Good news and some pandering in laws

In this week’s News-Herald, you can read a story outlining some of the new laws that will soon go into effect in Kentucky on June 25.
From my days covering the General Assembly, I learned that some laws are simply passed to appease a certain group or to make a political statement.
This year, the General Assembly enacted several new laws that will truly help the people of the commonwealth.
Here are some of my thoughts on some of the new laws:

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All I am saying is ... Watch what you say and you can stay free

Are people outraged the federal government could be tracking your phone calls, Internet usages and email?

No.

Are people stunned the federal government could be tracking your phone calls, Internet usages and email?

No.

Are people even somewhat surprised the federal government could be tracking your phone calls, Internet usages and email?

No.

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