What child doesn’t love being celebrated on their birthday? Unfortunately, not all kids in our community have the privilege of enjoying this special day. To address this, two home renovators, Scott Liming and UC alum Jake Calvert, are organizing an open house fundraising event on Friday, July 19, to raise awareness and support for “We […]
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Opinion: Ageism in the 2024 presidential campaign
The blatant ageism encircling the 2024 Presidential campaign is disgusting and dangerous. Age has taken center stage in our political discourse. A recent opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, ‘Trump and Biden, Two Old Men Facing Armageddon,’ is symbolic of the persistent bias against aging in our society. Unfortunately, age-based discrimination is common in […]
Posted inY'alls
Johnson and Terwilliger make six from Florence to make All-Star team
On top of the four already headed to Quebec, Canada, the Florence Y’alls will send in infielder Ed Johnson and pitcher Ben Terwilliger to the 2024 Frontier League All-Star Game. Johnson and Terwilliger will join the previously selected TJ Reeves, Hank Zeisler, Sergio Gutierrez, and Brian Fuentes on the West Division All-Star roster. Reeves and […]
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Opinion: Mark Schroer calls for repeal of CON
Written by Mark Schroer, MD I think we can all agree that medicine in America and in our state is in need of reform. We all know the statistics. We spend more money than any nation in the world but our quality and access to healthcare is less than optimal. We can do better. We […]
Posted inObituaries
Remembering Rhonda Massie
Rhonda Kay Howard Massie, 51, of Garrison, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home. She was born March 20, 1973, at Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of Wayne Howard of Garrison and the late Erma Kansas Meadows Howard. Rhonda was witty, intelligent, practical, and kind. She graduated as valedictorian of her class from Lewis […]
Posted inBusiness
Uncovering Kentucky’s fastest-growing areas
Written by Janet Harrah, executive director of outreach and senior director at the Center for Economic Analysis and Development at NKU’s Haile College of Business. Determining the fastest-growing area in Kentucky isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. Various factors, such as geographic level, measurement methods and population size, play a crucial role in this […]
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Opinion: Smoke-free policies encourage new neighbors
Written by Newport resident and registered nurse Chelsea Bear Five years ago, I moved to the area with my husband for a work opportunity. Looking to live in Ohio or Northern Kentucky, we settled in Newport. No place is perfect, but there was definitely lots of upside to our decision. As I’ve grown in my […]
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Opinion: Lawmakers prepare for 2024 Legislative Interim
Written by State Representative Stephanie Dietz To paraphrase an old adage by Benjamin Franklin, failing to prepare is preparing to fail. This wisdom can be applied to every part of our lives, and particularly to the legislature’s work on behalf of our commonwealth’s 4.5 million men, women, and children. I often describe session as a […]
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Opinion: Newport’s affordable housing opportunities
Written by Newport City Commissioner Julie Smith-Morrow For over 25 years I worked with non-profit organizations helping people who were struggling with basic needs. One of those greatest needs is housing, and I believe no one should experience homelessness or live in rundown, dilapidated properties. Providing opportunities for affordable, attainable housing remains one of my […]
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Opinion: Turfway Park has gained a national reputation
Written by Senator John Schickel and Joe Clabes With the conclusion of this year’s Triple Crown races, it is an excellent time to reflect on the prominence of Turfway Park on the national racing scene. Several horses that raced at Turfway Park competed in this year’s Triple Crown races and showed they can compete among […]
