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Gov says Kentucky succeeded by putting science over politics

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday declared his state’s fight against COVID-19 a “success story” as he ended most pandemic restrictions, and said his state lessened the crisis because residents put science ahead of politics. The Democratic governor, who ...

Honoring the commitment and sacrifice of Ohio’s women veterans

On June 12, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, allowing women to serve as permanent members of the U.S. Armed Forces. As a result of President Truman’s historic action, the number of women serving has grown exponentially annually ...

Taking control of the situations around us

A few weeks ago, Lynnda and I were in Orlando airport with our granddaughter and her roommate checking our bags. Suddenly there was commotion in front of us. A family group traveling together had surrounded a man. They accused him of taking a photo of a teenage girl in their family. The man ...

Getting back into summertime actvities

Here we ‘grow’ again! It’s already mid June, and my garden is loving the late spring rains. Some seeds sprouted more quickly than I expected, and plants that had been started in pots are taking off now that they are in the ground. For about four years now, my husband, Mike, and I have ...

Being fair and maintaining high standards

A troubling situation has been brewing in Monroe County, where two Swiss Hills Career Center teachers have been accused of wrongdoing. Initially, the situation was investigated as a crime; however, law enforcement and the county prosecutor determined that criminal charges were not warranted. ...

Remember, celebrate heritage and history

History is important because it connects us to specific times, places and events that were significant milestones in our collective past. Sometimes, there are historic buildings, structures, or landmarks that serve to define our communities. As the summer season begins and our fairs and ...