Written by Robert Horine In November, Covington voters will be asked if they want to change the form of government for the City. I encourage all to vote NO. The general electorate of Covington has not asked to change the form of government. There is no problem to be solved by changing the form of […]
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Letter to the Editor: The value of student employment
Written by Nancy Spivey, VP of Talent Strategies, NKY Chamber of Commerce I was 13 when I started earning money selling fresh produce on a neighbor’s front porch. I also had “teen jobs” as a babysitter and a high school sports beat reporter. Money earned paid for movie tickets, Mountain Dew, and gas. More important, […]
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Letter to the Editor: United in Recovery and Reform – A call for change in Kentucky’s approach to addiction
Written by Brittany Allen Jones, founder of The Chad Lake Foundation As two advocates from different corners of Kentucky, we come together with a shared mission born from our personal struggles with addiction and incarceration. We are Britney Allen Jones and John Bowman, and we are both in long-term recovery. With September being Recovery Month, […]
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Opinion: Just say “no” on Amendment 2
Written by retired NKY educator Diana M. McGhee In spirit of the iconic 1980s campaign “Just Say No,” I write to ask everyone to stand firm against Amendment 2 in the upcoming November election, and Just Say No! Many sources claim this amendment is a school choice amendment, but Kentucky already has school choice. House […]
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Letter to the Editor: From grief to advocacy – How my grandmother’s Alzheimer’s journey inspired me to fight for change
Written by Riley Maddox In 2016, my grandmother stopped paying her electric bill. She began hoarding food in her refrigerator, and she would often call me the wrong name. As just a 6th grader at the time, I had no idea what was going on. My parents would tell me that she was “just a […]
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Opinion: Why voting NO on Amendment 2 is a WIN for Kentucky’s Public Schools and Taxpayers
Written by Carolyn Hankins Wolfe—Member Board of Education Division 1-Boone County Schools In the upcoming election, Kentucky voters will face more than just a choice between political candidates. We’ll also be asked to vote on a seemingly innocent proposal that claims to offer parents “more choices” in how their children are educated. Spoiler alert: this […]
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Letter to the Editor: Kentucky Students Deserve Better
Imagine you are sick and need to go to the doctor. After some preliminary online research, you decide it makes the most sense to see a specialist. You call the specialist’s office to make an appointment and are shocked when they tell you they can’t treat you. The reason? You aren’t zoned to that doctor’s […]
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Opinion: Independence Alliance works to give people with disabilities the right to choose how they live
By Rob Festenstein, the executive director of Independence Alliance In the 1950s and 1960s, the Civil Rights Movement fought to eliminate discrimination against Blacks. At about the same time, a lesser-known civil rights movement was showing potential as well. In Berkeley, California, traditionally a hotbed of social activism, students with disabilities ignited an effort to […]
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Press release: Pickle and Wiener Feast returns to Erlanger: Fundraiser to support Special Olympics of Northern Kentucky
Erlanger, KY — After a long-awaited return, the beloved Pickle and Wiener Feast is back. Originally launched in 2012 by Kentucky State Senator John Schickel, the event will return on Saturday, September 28, from noon to 5 P.M. at Erlanger Lions Park. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Special Olympics of Northern Kentucky. […]
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Press release: Kentucky Bourbon Trail hosts global bourbon toast event
KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® HOSTS GLOBAL BOURBON TOAST FRANKFORT, Ky. — The world renowned Kentucky Bourbon Trail® is thrilled to announce the first-ever Worldwide Toast to Kentucky Bourbon. The global celebration will take place on September 17, 2024, inviting Bourbon lovers from every corner of the globe to raise a glass to America’s Spirit. Event Details: […]
