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Inconsistent English language
Did you ever wonder why the word pneumonia starts with a “p.” I mean the first letter is silent and really does not belong. My dad Sam Lovern always laughed at the spelling of this word and said it should be pronounced “pugh-moan-yuh.” Thus we have the age-old question of the inconsistent English language that…
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Do not let Martin County’s greatest story fade away
BY JOE CLARK Martin County has never lacked history. What it has lacked is the willingness to fully embrace one of the greatest economic opportunities sitting in its own backyard. According to recent statistics, Martin County ranks among Kentucky’s poorest counties, with nearly one out of every three residents living below the poverty line. Childhood…
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Why did Senator Lindsey Graham have to die?
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE We were shocked by the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. For 23 years he was a mighty force in the United States Senate representing South Carolina. There have been numerous news releases. Hours of television coverage have been aired about Lindsey Graham’s service and life. Our President and Washington will miss…
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Investment carved from the mountains
Martin County has spent many years climbing toward the school facilities its children deserve. On Monday, that climb reached another high place. The groundbreaking for the new Martin County Elementary School on Hollybush Road was a public statement that the community still believes in itself and its children. It showed that the community understands that…
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How do you like your hot dog?
I hope you and your family had a blessed Fourth of July holiday weekend. I am sure there were a lot of barbecues – or, as we say in this region, “cookouts.” No doubt there was a lot of hot dog consumption across the United States. While lying in bed recuperating from my recent knee surgery,…
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Delay does not pay
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Delay is not always the best plan but you cannot do everything today. You can delay paying your utility bills for a few days, but you cannot delay for very long or the utility company will turn off your power or water. You can delay mowing your grass for a few…
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America at 250
It is easy to get caught up in today’s headlines. Politics dominates our television screens. Social media rewards outrage more than understanding. Sometimes it seems we spend more time talking about what is wrong than what is right. Perhaps this Fourth of July — America’s 250th anniversary of independence — is a good time to…
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Celebrating America’s 250th birthday, hoping patriotism is strong again
The United States of America will soon celebrate its 250th anniversary as a nation. Of course, that will be July 4, 2026. But many of us “baby boomers” can recall the Bicentennial and the celebration of America’s 200th birthday! The 1976 Bicentennial celebrated the 200th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence with nationwide…
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A deal with Iran is never really a deal
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE I give President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Marco Rubio and everyone else an A for effort. They have worked hard to try to bring about peace in the Middle East. The negotiations have gone on for a long time now. The problem is that Iran is incapable of keeping…
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Good things happen
As Martin County prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, residents also have another reason to take pride in their community. From a once-in-a-generation Independence Day celebration to a new teaching apiary that will educate future beekeepers, two recent developments are something worth remembering: Good things happen when people invest in both their heritage and their…
