President Ronald Reagan once said this about leadership, “A leader, once convinced a particular course of action is the right one, must have the determination to stick with it and be undaunted when the going gets tough”. The judges-executive and county commissioners of Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties have shown the type of unwavering leadership described […]
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Rick Robinson: Patton, the Sequel
As I watched the drama at the White House this week, I could not help but envisioning it as a sequel to the role that won George C. Scott an Oscar for Best Actor. Opening scene: cue the opening theme to Patton (1970). General John F. Kelly strides to center of the stage in the […]
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Op-Ed: Belief in Magic Won’t Help Kentucky’s Pension Crisis
I heard an interesting interview recently. Louisville media personality Terry Meiners interviewed former Governor Steve Beshear regarding his recent book release. Probably the most startling revelation dealt with his belief in magic. As he told Terry, he has a horse named Magic. The former Governor also appears to believe that magic can be used to […]
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Letter: St. Elizabeth Should Drop Fight Against Christ in NKY
Dear Editor, Over the past five years I’ve received cancer treatments at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, which has provided exceptional care and compassion. Patients like me appreciate the opportunity to receive that same level of great care at a Christ Hospital facility in Northern Kentucky. It is my hope – and I’m certain the […]
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Op-Ed: Treatment Center in Campbell County is Needed
I wasn’t surprised when I heard some folks had initial concerns about the Brighton Center Recovery Center for Women locating where the former Campbell Lodge Boys Home previously resided. What has surprised me since, is the unwillingness of some to look at facts and acknowledge this simple truth: The heroin epidemic is impacting everyone in […]
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Op-Ed: In Boone Co., It’s Fair Time
The following op-ed is written by State Sen. John Schickel (R-Union) If you are new to the area, one event you will not want to miss is our Boone County 4-H Fair, August 7-12 at the Boone County Fair Grounds: 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington. Boone County has a rich agricultural history and this is the perfect opportunity […]
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Op-Ed: Doing Nothing is Not an Option for the Brent Spence Bridge
Doing nothing is no longer an option for our community when it comes to infrastructure. Our time and resources could be better spent than sitting in traffic due to the Brent Spence Bridge routine maintenance repairs. People are now seeing first hand that even a partial closure of the bridge can have a domino effect […]
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Op-Ed: Leadership Northern Kentucky is Critical
Whether you know it or not, Leadership Northern Kentucky (LNK) is a critical ingredient in the long-term success of our community. The contributions by LNK classes over the years are wide-ranging. LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a healthy newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through […]
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Op-Ed: In Kentucky, Free Tuition Available for These Programs
According to labor data from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, there are 80,000 unfilled jobs in Kentucky. I’m sure this is not news to you. This is a significant challenge in our region. Gateway and our business community have been working on solutions. Now, I’m pleased to announce that Governor Bevin and Hal Heiner, Kentucky […]
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Op-Ed: Why Changes to Covington’s Fiscal Stability Ordinance are Needed
On Tuesday evening the Covington Board of Commissioners will vote to amend the city’s Fiscal Stability Ordinance. Some have expressed concern that amending the ordinance will introduce laxness in the administration of the city’s financial affairs. The Covington Board of Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Stability Ordinance to increase financial reserves for the city. It is […]