The following op-ed is written by Anna Zinkhon, a candidate in the Republican primary for Campbell Co. Judge/Executive My candidacy for Campbell County Judge/Executive is about renewing our county government. This renewal can only happen with a change in current leadership. For too many years Campbell County’s Republican Party has been ruled by an executive committee of nine persons […]
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Chris Robinson: Why I’m running for Kentucky Senate District 24
The following op-ed is written by Chris Robinson, a candidate in the Republican primary for Kentucky Senate District 24 I reside and grew up in the 24th District. I, along with my wife Lisa, have lived in the District all of our lives. We currently reside on the corner of the family homestead in Grant’s Lick. […]
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Marc Fields: Why I’m running for Kenton Co. jailer
The following op-ed is written by Kenton Co. Jailer Marc Fields, a candidate for the office on May 17 My fellow Kenton Countians, In April of 2018, I was asked by Kenton County Jailer Terry Carl to join his leadership team as Chief Deputy of Administration. After 31 years of serving the citizens of Erlanger, […]
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Tony Schmiade: Why I’m running for Kenton Co. commissioner – District 2
Tony Schmiade is a Republican candidate for Kenton County Commissioner – District 2 My name is Tony Schmiade. I decided to run for Kenton County commissioner because there is too much government outreach. I am a lifelong county resident and 3rd generation public servant. I am not a career politician. I live on a small farm in […]
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Julie Smith-Morrow: Why I’m running for Newport city commission
The following op-ed is written by Julie Smith-Morrow, candidate for Newport city commission. I’m a candidate for Newport city commissioner. I ask for your votes on May 17 so I can advance to the November 8 general election. To help you decide to vote for me, I’ll explain why I’m running for commissioner. First, I […]
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Ken Rechtin: Why I’m running for Newport city commission
This op-ed is written by Ken Rechtin, candidate for Newport city commission. March is a fun month to me. The college hoops event called “March Madness” is the culmination of all the hard work the college basketball teams have done during the season and preseason. It is often said that one runs for office as […]
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Marianne Proctor: Why I’m running for House District 60
This op-ed is written by Marianne Proctor, a Republican candidate in the primary election for House District 60. Sick of proposed gas taxes to further increase our pain at the pump? Sick of 15-year politicians who find it easier to create new taxes rather than to trim the bloated budget? Sick of politicians who have […]
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Patrick Bailey: Why I’m running for Boone Co. District 2 constable
The following op-ed is written by Patrick Bailey, candidate for Boone County constable in District Two. My name is Patrick Bailey. I am running for the office of Constable in Boone County- District 2. I would like to share why I am running for Boone County Constable in District Two. I take great pride in […]
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Mirna Eads: Why I’m running for House District 68
The following op-ed is written by Mirna Eads, a candidate in the Republican primary for House District 68 I am running for state representative for District 68 which includes Fort Thomas, Cold Springs, Highland Heights, Alexandria, Silver Grove, California, Melbourne and Camp Springs. I live in Fort Thomas. I am a nurse and a mother […]
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Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Tough slog for young Villa Madonna, Walton-Verona softball in All ‘A’ Classic
It’s the “classic” weekend that Kentucky’s All “A” teams look forward to every spring. Eight boys’ baseball teams meet up in Richmond at EKU to decide who has the best small school baseball program. Meanwhile in Owensboro, 16 girls’ softball teams do the same in a different format. But one of these means more if […]
