Rick Robinson is a local author who is writing a book based on life in Northern Kentucky in 1968 and what we can learn now. LINK will publish excerpts from the book regularly in the LINK Reader, as well as on linknky.com. This is chapter 10. Click here to read chapter 9, Rick Robinson’s 1968: […]
Category: Letters to the Editor
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Opinion: Why are NKU and WKU students worth less to Kentucky than their peers?
LINK nky welcomes the submission of opinion pieces like this from members of the public. Send submissions to news@linknky.com. LINK nky does not write or pay for opinion or op-ed pieces. Written by John Farrar, the faculty senate president at Northern Kentucky University. Why are Northern Kentucky University (NKU) and Western Kentucky University (WKU) students paying […]
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Opinion: The compelling return on investment in Catholic education at Notre Dame Academy
LINK nky welcomes the submission of opinion pieces like this from members of the public. Send submissions to news@linknky.com. LINK nky does not write or pay for opinion or op-ed pieces. Written by Notre Dame Academy Board of Directors Chair Mark Hausfeld In today’s world, the conversation surrounding education often centers on the investment made and […]
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Opinion: Theft is a real crime
LINK nky welcomes the submission of opinion pieces like this from members of the public. Send submissions to news@linknky.com. LINK nky does not write or pay for opinion or op-ed pieces. Written by Sen. John Schickel (R-Union), who represents the 11th Senate District in northern and central Boone County. It has become fashionable for the soft-on-crime crowd […]
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Opinion: The energy future
LINK nky welcomes the submission of opinion pieces like this from members of the public. Send submissions to news@linknky.com. LINK nky does not write or pay for opinion or op-ed pieces. Written by Tom Underwood, executive director of the Kentucky Propane Education and Research Council As we talk about our energy future, there is one opportunity […]
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Opinion: The relationship between banking deposits and their ability to make loans
LINK nky welcomes the submission of opinion pieces like this from members of the public. Send submissions to news@linknky.com. LINK nky does not write or pay for opinion or op-ed pieces. Jesse Brewer is a commercial real estate broker, property manager and Boone County Commissioner. Today’s banking and interest rate environment are as volatile as ever. […]
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Opinion: Landmark report shows dire need for minimum starting salary for teachers
LINK nky welcomes the submission of opinion pieces like this from members of the public. Send submissions to news@linknky.com. LINK nky does not write or pay for opinion or op-ed pieces. Written Dr. Rhonda Caldwell, executive director of the Kentucky Association of School Administrators Most of our universities can still remember when teacher training programs were […]
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Opinion: Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy is a proven model to tackling gun violence
LINK nky welcomes the submission of opinion pieces like this from members of the public. Send submissions to news@linknky.com. LINK nky does not write or pay for opinion or op-ed pieces. Written by Kentucky Rep. Keturah Herron (D-Louisville) In 2004, when Kentucky was in the early years of a devastating rise in drug-related deaths, state officials […]
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Op-ed: Smoke-free letter to the editor
Written by Dayton Public Schools Superintendent Jay Brewer and Notre Dame Academy Principal Jack VonHandorf As professional educators and administrators, much of our time, in addition to efforts surrounding academics, is spent ensuring the health and wellness of our school communities. Those issues encompass an entire range of topics involving both physical and mental wellness […]
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Op-ed: Supporting small business growth through advocacy
Written by Tami Wilson, vice president of public affairs for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce At the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber), our mission is to promote and support the development of strong businesses and a vibrant economy in the Northern Kentucky region through leadership and advocacy, resulting in a better quality of […]