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• Letter to the editor for Feb. 5
A debate our military does not need now To the Sun: Nobody asked me, but I will tell anyhow. There is currently ... • Letter to the editor for Feb. 3
Magistrates already over-compensated To the editor: On Jan. 27, the magistrates approved themselves a p ... • Letters to the editor for Feb. 2
What President Obama wants for our country Dear Editor: Simplicity is key, particularly when you are ap ... • Letters to the editor for Jan. 29
Commissoner clarifies stance on rate hike To the editor: I would like to set the record straight regard ... • Letters to the editor for Jan. 28
Lady Cards grateful Dear Editor: The players and coaches of the George Rogers Clark High School Lady Ca ... • Letters to the editor for Jan. 26
WMU rate increase will hinder growth To the Sun: I think that with the monster Winchester Municipal Uti ...
COLUMNS:
• The dress is here and it fits!
By Rachel Parsons
Faithful Red Shoe followers are not going to believe this, but I am actually in possession of a bridesmaid dress. I&rsqu ... • February: Putting emphasis on your pet’s pearly whites
By Dr. Jeff Castle, DVM
Normally, I don’t write about a topic previously covered in The Pet Corner. Last year at this time, I wrote about ... • Kidney failure doesn't mean failure
Dr. Jeff Castle
Kidney failure is also known as renal failure, but the terms are often misunderstood. Failure suggests to most people th ... • Wallflower puppies not perfect pets
By Dr. Jeff Castle, DVM
It has been recognized for a long time how important socialization for puppies is to develop them into well behaved dogs ...
Text message to Jody: R U 4 real?
By Jim Waters
Political tone deafness is contagious. Despite the message sent by Massachusetts voters last month, incumbent politicia ... February 5, 2010
Legislation: It’s the little things that count
By R.J. Palmer
While education reform, the biennial budget, and other big-ticket legislation grab headlines, the bulk of the General As ... February 5, 2010
Ban texts by drivers
State Rep. Rick G. Nelson, D-Middlesboro, has filed a bill that would outlaw what any reasonable person should know is o ... February 5, 2010
Legalize it?
Marijuana advocates are cheering the Assembly’s Public Safety Committee for voting out a measure Tuesday designed ... February 4, 2010
PVA ethics bill needs correcting
Concerns expressed by several legislators during a committee meeting last week provide sufficient reason for House Bill ... February 4, 2010
Bluegrass Station funding would be good for Clark
By Don Pasley
FRANKFORT — The 2010 regular session is almost one-third over and there is good news for Clark County. Legislatio ... February 4, 2010
How pro-lifers can overturn Roe v. Wade
By Mary King
In January 1973, the Supreme Court declared open season on unborn babies when the justices infamously invented a “ ... February 3, 2010
Hearts for Haiti
By Randy Patrick
The images coming out of Haiti since the earthquake of Jan. 12 have been horrendous, but there have also been images of ... February 3, 2010
Sassafras days of winter
By Sue Staton
In case you are wondering what kind of day a sassafras kind of day is, I am prepared to tell you. A sassafras day usuall ... February 3, 2010
What I’ve learned from old people
By Cora Heffner
Here’s what I’ve learned from old (and not-so-old) people: First, I have learned not to wait so long to go t ... February 2, 2010
Payday lenders usurers
By Chuck Witt
There is a malady afflicting America today. It’s called “got-to-have-it-nowitis” and there are a numbe ... January 29, 2010
Town and gown: College benefits our businesses
By Karen Haley
The Winchester-Clark County Chamber of Commerce recognizes the many fine amenities and wonderful resources of Clark Coun ... January 29, 2010
Kentucky’s most difficult budget in decades
By Rep. Don Pasley
FRANKFORT – When the General Assembly returns to the Capitol each January in even-numbered years, its top priority ... January 28, 2010
Wrong time for county legislators to raise pay
Whether or not Clark County voters made a wise decision when they approved a 2006 referendum to change our form of count ... January 28, 2010
A short, but productive work week in the Senate
By Sen. R. J. Palmer
FRANKFORT — Last week was short but productive in the Senate. Like many Americans, members of the General Assembly ... January 27, 2010
How green is our Bluegrass?
By Brad Jones
Of Kentucky’s natural beauty, Daniel Boone often recalled the view he witnessed from the peak of Pilot Knob, in wh ... January 26, 2010
Where does the time go?
By Chuck Witt
“Time goes by so quickly.” “We’ve run out of time.” “The time is now.” All are ... January 26, 2010
Party animus
By Randy Patrick
Today is the deadline for candidates to file for Kentucky’s May primary election. By 4 p.m., we’ll know who ... January 22, 2010
Impose new bank fees to protect America’s taxpayers
President Obama and Congress are asking for trouble if they ignore popular sentiment to impose fees on financial institu ... January 22, 2010
Amanda’s Law will protect domestic abuse victims
By Don Pasley
FRANKFORT — The focus of the second week in the Kentucky House of Representatives was on protecting victims of dom ... January 22, 2010
Quick action on HB 176 helps state fund schools
By R.J. Palmer
FRANKFORT — A legislative session is a marathon, not a sprint. Very few bills make it through the lengthy process ... January 21, 2010
It isn’t reform if it’s a secret
Who could have guessed that when Brian P. Lamb, CEO of C-Span, asked Democratic leaders in the House and Senate to open ... January 21, 2010
It’s time for those of us on Main Street to stand up to Washington, Wall Street
By Don McNay
We’re lost in a cloud, with too much rain We’re trapped in a world. That's troubled with pain But as lon ... January 21, 2010
Obama’s 1st year: effective change
To read Charles Krauthammer, and to listen to the endless right-wing talking bloviators, one would think that the last 1 ... January 19, 2010
This is not God’s will
By Randy Patrick
God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all. — The Bible (1 John 1:5) The horrendous earthquake that stru ...
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