Written by Amanda Smart, Executive Director of the Colon Cancer Prevention Project Kentucky has long carried one of the highest burdens of colorectal cancer in the nation. For too many families, it is a diagnosis that comes too late and with too few effective treatment options. But at the Colon Cancer Prevention Project, we know […]
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Letter to the Editor: How The cost of government can exceed the price
Written by Fort Thomas resident Steff Chalk At the conclusion of the City of Fort Thomas audit for fiscal year ending 2024, the citizens of Fort Thomas received confirmation that the city’s published finances lacked accuracy. The audit summarized 8 findings that included: failure to comply with a Kentucky Revised Statute, process deficiencies, math errors, […]
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Opinion: Reform Medicaid and American medicine
Written by Mark Schroer, MD Someone told me the other day that as a physician I was a “stakeholder” who had “skin in the game” when it came to healthcare. I soon figured out we were not discussing my affinity for red meat or his opinion that I needed plastic surgery. No, we were discussing […]
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Opinion: The heartbeat of our community – Boone County Public Library
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 […]
