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Today's Opinions

  • Letter to the editor: Hammons suited for office

    I would like to take a moment to tell you about Wanda Hammons, candidate for state representative for the 61st district and why she is the one and only choice to fill the position.  Wanda and her family currently reside in Grant County where her selflessness, philanthropy and service to her community are seen practiced every day by her dedication and long hours to her local schools, church and public services and ongoing volunteer work in which she has shown exemplary service in each of these areas.

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  • Letter to the editor: Thanks for being involved in a cleaner Owen County

    On Saturday, April 21, 2012 Cub Scout/Boy Scout Troop 891 was fortunate to be able to spend approximately six hours picking up roadside litter along U.S. 127 and KY 35 between Owenton and Sparta.
    Although it was cool and rainy, it was a great way to spend our time as the boys learned about the environment and public service locally as well as globally as Earth Day was celebrated the next day.

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  • Letter to the editor: Hammons has strong family ties to county

    I would like to ask my Owen County friends to vote for my niece Wanda Crupper Hammons for state representative in the 61st District. 
    She is bright, hard working, and will work hard for you. 
    Her grandparents, A.C. and Lucille Crupper, lived 73 years on their Fortner Ridge Road farm.
    Her grandmother taught in the Owen County school system for 34 years. Her father, Clay Crupper, brothers, and sister grew up there as well.  She has strong family ties and roots from Owen County.

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  • Letter to the editor: Honor your history by keeping up cemeteries

    What does “gone but not forgotten” mean? Surely it does not mean your going to keep the grave looking good because if it does, why haven’t so many graveyards been mowed? Does anybody care anymore?

    Steve Stewart 

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  • Letter to the editor: Working together is the way to get things done

    When I announced to run for Congress, the Owenton News-Herald asked me what I was going to bring back to our area from Washington. I replied that there was too much Washington here already. I said that what we needed was less of Washington D.C. here, and more of who we are there.  And I would like to bring to your attention and applaud one example of that.
    I would like to congratulate and thank State Rep. Royce Adams and State Senator Damon Thayer for working together, across party lines, to get things done for us in Frankfort.

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  • Leadership lessons: Medical services

    The Leadership Owen County class of 2012 had the privilege of visiting the facilities which provide health services for residents of Owen County.
    Parts of the dream have been accomplished.

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  • Letter to the editor: Letter carriers need help preventing dog attacks

    The Owenton Post Office is asking for the help of all dog owners to reduce dog bites to letter carriers as they serve the community with daily mail delivery. Recently, an alarming spike in dog bites to postal carriers has taken place in the U.S. causing pain, suffering, and lost work days to postal employees.

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  • No Cat convert this year

    No Cat convert this year

    We tried, Coach Cal.
    Thanks for the effort, Michael.
    I appreciate it, Anthony.
    You guys kept up your end of the deal.
    But unfortunately, it didn’t take.

    Last week, I shared my secret shame - my daughter is a Louisville Cardinal fan.
    Like a parent ushering their kid to rehab, I hoped that she would see the error of her ways by exposing her to a better way - The Way of The Wildcat.
    I had hoped that Saturday night’s Final Four showdown between Kentucky and Louisville would snap her back to her senses.

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