John Schickel: His pickles are Best of Class winners — and other important events of the past week
Last week was a great week for the Boone County Fair. Great weather contributed to the large crowds. For the…
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Sen. John Schickel: Boone County 4H and Utopia Fair a can’t miss event with rich agricultural history
If you are new to the area, one event you will not want to miss is our Boone County 4-H…
John Schickel: Keep values of founding fathers in the forefront as we celebrate America’s independence
Over two hundred years ago, our Founding Fathers put their lives on the line to create a new country in…
Northern Kentucky lawmakers seek solution to higher gasoline prices south of the Ohio River
FRANKFORT – Northern Kentuckians are fond of saying that the river that runs between them and Cincinnati is sometimes as…
New law sponsored by NKY Legislators lets private sector partner with SD1 on utility improvements
A new law approved this spring will allow SD1 to partner with the private sector to more efficiently support Northern…
John Schickel: Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the role of mothers and make it a special day for them
No other column has received such a positive response in recent times than the column in which I mentioned my…
Sen. John Schickel: ‘I miss Mom,’ which makes me realize how children may need adoption, foster care
Mom died ten years ago on April 12. She was coming home from choir practice the Saturday before Easter, walked…
John Schickel: Late nights, packed meetings, heated debate — as Senate passes its bills
Late nights, packed committee meetings, and heated debate marked the fifth week of the 2017 Session. The Senate is quickly…
Sen. John Schickel: Why I support changing ‘an unaccountable system’ on library board taxing
Perhaps no other entity represents the government’s lack of accountability to the taxpayers as library districts do in Kentucky. Unelected…
John Schickel: Week between Christmas and New Year’s a time to relax before session begins
I love the time between Christmas and New Year’s Day. The hustle and bustle of Christmas is over and I…
John Schickel: Celebrating Christmas with the GOP, honoring Dick Roeding and proud of legislative leadership
Recently we had our Boone County GOP Christmas party. It was a great success thanks to a lot of hard…
John Schickel: Big changes ahead in the state legislature, as Republicans control both houses
The presidential election in Boone County is the talk of the town. President-elect Donald Trump carried Boone County with almost…
Chief Justice Minton says judicial redistricting will ensure appropriate allocation of resources
Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. said Wednesday that the “singular goal of redistricting is to ensure that…
During NAACP national conference, state group gathered in NKY for reception sponsored by AT&T
Staff report The 107th National NAACP Conference held in Cincinnati this week brought thousands from across the country to celebrate…
Florence Rotary Club seeks candidates for Citizen of the Year; nominations due by July 9
The Florence Rotary Club is seeking nominations for the 2016 Citizen of the Year Award. A candidate for Citizen of…
Sen. Schickel receives ‘100 Proof Award’ from KY Distillers Association, Rep. Belcher also honored
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has honored Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for his leadership in…
Considering the legalization of medical marijuana: Schickel heads bipartisan panel to look into issue
Sen. John Schickel, chair of the state Senate Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations, has announced that a…
Sen. Schickel: An update as deadline passes for introduction of new bills in the State Senate
The Kentucky General Assembly crossed another mile marker last week by reaching the deadline for the introduction of new bills…
As pace picks up at the 2016 General Assembly, Sen. Schickel looks for input from constituents
By Sen. John Schickel Special to the NKyTribune With 60 percent of the 2016 General Assembly under our belts, the…
Schickel speaks against needle exchange at Boone Fiscal Court, thanks members for ‘standing strong’
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky regional needle exchange received a shot in the arm Monday when Grant…
Sen. Schickel offers legislative update, hosts Northern Kentucky leaders in Frankfort
By Sen. John Schickel Special to the NKyTribune Recently, many Northern Kentuckians took the time to visit me in Frankfort….
John Schickel: Legislature tackles budget, prevailing wage on school construction projects, other issues
It was an honor to meet Boone County native, Brigadier General Stephen R. Hogan, the newly appointed Adjutant General for…