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Chamber seeks nominations for teacher and small business of the year
The Logan County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Small Business of the Year and Teacher of the Year Awards. Everyone is welcome to make nominations. Nominees for Small Busines...
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State faces many challenges
The Kentucky General Assembly convened its 2009 Regular Session this week, with more than 200 bills already filed and more on the way. During this odd-year “short” session, legislators will meet f...
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Reflections on a visit to Iraq
Last month I had the honor and the privilege of visiting our brave military men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was a profound experience that left me with a deep sense of gratitude,...
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Another senate term
Thanks to the trust of the people of Kentucky, I’ve received the privilege of another term in the U.S. Senate. That’s an extraordinary gift from the voters, and I’m grateful to h...
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Negotiating with Russia again
Russia seems to be practically everywhere these days. From possibly selling Iran the S-300 air defense system, to intimating that it will field missiles in Belarus, to strengthening its military a...
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Two pigs and a poke in the eye of big spenders
While other big-spending state politicians went to Washington seeking a handout, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford went to “beg” (his word, not mine) federal politicians not to bail out states. San...
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Let’s take an axe to the federal budget
by Ryan Alexander Guest columnist
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The watchword for the recent election was “change.” Considering the mandate for change and soaring costs of a sight- unseen stimulus package, we have listed a few suggestions for agencies that the ...
Pointing the finger at loony laws and lawmakers
by Bluegrass Beacon Jim Waters
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I considered writing a predictable end-of-year column. But then I got annoyed. The Brighton (Mich.) City Council passed a law making it illegal to "seriously annoy another person." At first, I b...
Just a Thought: New Year’s appreciation
by Chris Cooper
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In 2008 I have been very blessed. I have had the pleasure of meeting many new faces through my job at the N-D&L as well as during my journey. Along with those newest additions there are those absol...
Main Street Russellville Director
by Darlene Gooch
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What a humbling experience it is to be named “Citizen of the Year!” It is a something that I will treasure for a long time but it also gives me the drive to continue my work with Main Street Russel...
Taxes dance like sugarplums in the heads of politicians
by Bluegrass Beacon Jim Waters
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A new Bluegrass Institute report by respected University of Kentucky economists confirms that taxpayers really don't behave like Grinches when it comes to supporting public education. While Kentuc...
Here and There: One woman’s junk...
by Evelyn Richardson
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Heaven forbid that our daughters would come and help me clean out closets and drawers. They would think stuff that I use every day was junk, and we would have a free-for-all about throwing it away....
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