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When in danger or in doubt...
The National Rifle Association’s Wayne LaPierre set himself up for especially virulent criticism from the left with his proposal Dec. 21 calling for armed guards in all public schools. Not that the...
Jan 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Time for gun control has come
ight here at Christmas, we are shocked with more gun violence. The Sandy Hook school shooting stays fresh in our minds. Nearly forgotten in the horrific school shooting are three more shot dead at ...
Dec 26, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tougher penalties in DUI cases
Marshall County has seen a rash of DUI-related crashes this year that have resulted in death or serious injury. Most of those cases have been settled before ever making their way to a jury. The tw...
Dec 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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The wisdom of Charles Schulz
I never get tired of watching “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” As Charlie Brown’s Christmas play runs amuck, Linus takes center stage and recites from the Luke’s gospel, verses 8 through 14. “...And t...
Nov 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Complacency and entitlement
s a page 1 story recaps, professionals and volunteers and agencies of various description do a magnificent job of responding whenever there is an emergency. Our own responders here have performed h...
Nov 20, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Big Blue Nation adds a devotee
When I first moved to Kentucky, a good friend advised me to get some University of Kentucky fan wear. What for? I wondered. I don’t even like basketball. Me? I’m a hockey guy. This friend said, “Fa...
Nov 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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No fraternities at Electoral College
f you voted today for Barack Obama for President in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, chances are, your vote won’t count. That is not to say, “Don’t vote for him.” If you think he is the best candidate...
Nov 06, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Governing vs. electioneering
This is it! The home stretch! In just one more week, the circus tent comes down. Election season ends. I’ve joked with my wife about feeling underwhelmed with America’s choice of Presidential candi...
Oct 30, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Non-paranormal activity
is the season for ghost stories. I’ve heard several being shared around the office lately and we’ve reported a few in the pages of our paper over the past few weeks. As for me, I’m at minimum a sk...
Oct 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Do you believe in ghosts or debates?
On our new series: “I ain’t afraid of no ghost,” said Ray Parker Jr. in the theme to the 1984 film “Ghostbusters.” Are you afraid of ghosts? My friends back home gave the nickname “Spooky.” They sa...
Oct 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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