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China tariffs

Our View: Farmers get some relief from China’s tariffs

Soybean and pork farmers in the U.S. can breathe a little easier today, after China announced it would exempt those exports from its newest round ... Read more

by Sun Editorial Board, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 10:10 am

car seats

Our View: Vehicle restraints save kids’ lives

Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children, according to the  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The United State Department of Transportation reports ... Read more

by Sun Editorial Board, Saturday, September 14, 2019 10:15 am

our view

Our View: Teacher shortage may not be ‘crisis’ but is concern

Are Kentucky schools in crisis mode because of teacher shortages? While some districts argue numbers reported about shortages are inflated, there is no doubt there ... Read more

by Sun Editorial Board, Friday, September 13, 2019 9:22 am

needle exchange

Our View: Recent study shows syringe exchanges are valuable, vital

Clark County was one of three counties included in a recent study highlighting syringe exchange programs’ vital role in helping those with substance use disorders ... Read more

by Sun Editorial Board, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 10:42 am

our view

Our View: Newspapers counteract ignorance

If you’re reading this, you probably voted in the last election, and you’ll probably vote in the next one, too. Readers of community newspapers are ... Read more

by Sun Editorial Board, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 10:36 am

alcohol sales

Our View: Time for full Sunday sales

The Winchester Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday evening to have city staff draft an ordinance for a vote that would allow microbreweries, distilleries, wineries ... Read more

by Sun Editorial Board, Monday, September 9, 2019 12:34 pm

election

Our View: Remember to fact check during election season

The 2020 general election is still more than a year away, but campaigning season is well underway. Already, voters are being bombarded with messages from ... Read more

by Sun Editorial Board, Friday, September 6, 2019 9:36 am

disaster preparedness

Our View: No need to be scare if prepared

Word of Hurricane Dorian’s impact on the east coast has dominated much of the national news this week. The storm has already pummeled the Bahamas, ... Read more

by Sun Editorial Board, Thursday, September 5, 2019 10:35 am

Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival

Pioneer Festival talent contest winners named

The following placed in the Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival talent contest Saturday in College Park. Grand champion: Dakota Cooper Young People: First place Lenorah Hopper, ... Read more

by Sun Editorial Board, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 9:55 am

food insecurity

Our View: Food insecurity a problem we can solve

Sunday marked the start of Hunger Action Month 2019 in the U.S. Talking about hunger is important because many people still hold misinformed views about ... Read more

by Sun Editorial Board, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 10:54 am

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