Commentary: Clyde and Mary Middleton played legacy roles in growth of Kenton County libraries
By Wayne Onkst and Dave Schroeder Kenton County Public Library Like so many Northern Kentuckians, we were saddened by the…
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Brent Cooper: Marketing our region as one — just the way we should we presenting ourselves
At a gathering of Kentucky business leaders last year, an economist pulled up a list of the largest cities in…
Al Cross: McGrath stumbles, Broihier steps up, others in wings, then there’s Mitch McConnell
The very idea that Kentucky voters would turn out Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell next year, given his and their…
Bill Straub: Trump doubles down on four congresswomen of color who ARE where they belong
“This country is a hellhole. We are going down fast.” — Donald J. Trump, Fox News, May 20, 2015 Enough….
Commentary: Public health is where science, politics meet but that doesn’t change need for vaccinations
By F. Douglas Scutchfield and Al Cross Public health is the nexus of science and politics. Unfortunately, the two frequently do not…
Garren Colvin talks about the value of mentoring and how to find and develop a rapport with one
No matter how good you are – or how long you’ve been in business – you can’t know everything. The…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Positive messages for youth; exceptionalism through education
Columns for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa In this column series we write about fifteen…
Sid Miller: Presidential Candidate Perot was also an agriculturist who never forgot his deep Texas roots
As Texas and the nation mourns the loss of H. Ross Perot, many might remember him as a tech business…
Dave Schroeder: Grow with Google at Erlanger library to provide digital skills for jobseekers, businesses
The Kenton County Public Library is excited that Grow with Google is coming to our Erlanger Branch on July 17th….
Bill Straub: Enter fighter pilot Amy McGrath who will need big fire-power against Mitch McConnell
Former fighter pilot Amy McGrath is hoping that politics, like love in the old Sammy Cahn-Jimmy Van Heusen song, is…
Janie Heath: It’s time for bold steps to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of kids
On June 17, CVS Health committed to overturning youth e-cigarette use at a whole new level: The retail and health…
Beth Davisson: Employers have important role in combatting Kentucky’s opioid epidemic
Kentucky employers have a growing front-line awareness of the devastating impact the opioid epidemic is having on our state. They…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Exceptionalism through respecting faith, a positive message for youth
Columns for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa Every thoughtful person knows religion raises some of…
Letter to the Editor: Celebrate our collective progress in postsecondary education, despite budget cuts
In Northern Kentucky and across the state, our public colleges and universities are building momentum on key goals, demonstrating a…
Richard Nelson: Remembering our nation’s 243rd birthday and the soul-stirring 56 words that define us
Just a few days ago I was in Washington D.C. where I visited the National Archives and saw the Declaration…
Al Cross: Beshear, Bevin, Alvarado finagle with the facts, but everyone wants their own version of truth
People and politicians have always wanted their own versions of the truth, facts and science be damned, but the modern…
Bill Straub: Civics lesson for Independence Day and the most joyful event of them all — press bashing
Tis the 4th of July, time for baseball, firecrackers, backyard barbeques and the most joyful event of them all, press…
Chris Burns: Independence Day ‘With Malice Toward None, with Charity for All’ is worth celebrating
Today many of us will be watching or participating in the Independence Day parades, celebrating the very document that was…
John Schaaf: U.S. Court of Appeals upholds state ethics law, sends strong signal to states, Congress
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently put its stamp of approval on Kentucky’s legislative ethics law,…
Buck Blodgett: Is it time to treat violence against women as a national emergency?
Each day in the United States women are victims of all types of violence at the hands of men –…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Positive messages for America’s youth — our exceptionalism through hope
Columns for families based on the book It Can Be Done @studentsleadusa Hope can serve as an antidote for negative…
Commentary: If enacted, Governor’s pension plan would further undermine an already broken system
By Rep. Joe Graviss and Rep. Buddy Wheatley With Governor Bevin expected to call a special legislative session soon to…