Written by: Jennifer Cheek, Director of PR/Marketing at Boone County Public Library Every town has a rhythm – a grocery store where neighbors bump into each other, a park to explore nature together, a coffee shop fueling mornings. But my favorite place? The library. Here at home, Boone County Public Library (BCPL) is a special place […]
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Letter to the Editor: Chet Hand just spat on Charlie Kirk’s legacy
Written by Emily Shelton This letter is in response to your article, “Social media posts spark Boone County residents to ask for changes to ethics policies” Chet Hand just spat on Charlie Kirk’s legacy.While Charlie welcomed open debate and responded with truth, he spoke with respect, without calling those who disagree with him ‘spawns of […]
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Opinion: Boone County deserves leaders who uphold higher standards
Written by Jasmine Lewis, Boone County resident and business operations consultant At the September 30th Fiscal Court meeting, many residents spoke with passion. Their anger and their hurt were real. Some called for an apology. That desire for accountability is understandable. But even more important than words after the fact is action to prevent this […]
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Opinion: Kentucky teacher thankful for national vape crackdown
Written by Hart County teacher Doug Ponder As a teacher, I welcomed the news that the U.S. Department of Justice recently seized millions of dollars’ worth of illegal vapes. After years of finding these dangerous products in my classroom, I’m relieved to finally action from our leaders to tackle this crisis head on. Attorney General […]
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Opinion: Car taxes in Kentucky, it matters where you live
Written by Jesse Brewer, Boone County Commissioner If you live in Kentucky and own a vehicle then you are aware of the expense that goes with renewing your vehicle each year. Not only do you pay a 6% road usage tax (based on the vehicle’s value) when you first register the vehicle, annually, you will […]
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Inside LINK: What’s the difference between community ownership and a donation?
What you need to know When we announced LINK nky’s Community Ownership program, a lot of folks asked me how it’s different from making a donation. After all, we’ve been fortunate to receive generous support through our Community Journalism Fund for several years now, and people are used to contributing in that way. . Both […]
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Opinion: Coal keeps Kentucky’s lights on and bills low
Written by Katelyn Bunning – Executive Director, Dependable Power First Kentucky Families and small businesses across the Commonwealth depend on affordable and reliable power, and that’s exactly why maintaining a balanced energy mix, anchored by coal, is crucial to ensuring a robust economy for future generations. A recent analysis by Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA), prepared […]
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Opinion: Kentucky can lead again in addiction treatment – too many programs put profit first, leaving patients behind.
Written by Mark La Palme Sr., who achieved sobriety in 1999 after 27 years of addiction. Today, he leads Sober Life Consulting, LLC and serves as Senior Consultant for All Together Recovery Kentucky used to stand out in addiction recovery. We expanded Medicaid to cover treatment, invested in community programs, and showed that we were […]
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Opinion: Covington Schools mark 200th year with renewed focus, bold plans
The community of Covington will celebrate 200 years of public education this school year not by taking a bow but by making a vow – a vow to act with boldness and urgency to better prepare our students for meaningful careers and successful lives. We, the five elected members of the Covington Board of Education, […]
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Opinion: Public charter schools are a constitutional obligation Kentucky must meet for NKY students, families
Written by Senator Steve West When the Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 9 in 2022, we took a step toward delivering real education options to families seeking more from their public schools. The bill authorized how public charter schools would receive funding and established public charter school pilot programs in northern Kentucky and Louisville. […]
