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The upcoming presidential election is so important
My dad always said not to get into a discussion about politics or religion – that it would usually cause arguments with friends or even family members. Those were wise words but I just cannot keep my mouth shut about this year’s presidential election. Kamala Harris is just too left-wing and liberal for the United…
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Cheers to Inez and the Appalachian Artist Festival
The Appalachian Artist Festival in Inez set a high standard on Saturday, Aug. 3. Its success was marked by incredible artistry, phenomenal music and responsible enjoyment, making it a model for other festivals. One notable aspect of this year’s festival was the inclusion of alcohol sales. Introducing such an element to public events naturally raises…
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Library should be a library
The library needs to move out of the community center building and back into the library building. Why? Simple. The library cannot afford the upkeep of the community center building. The library moved into the Roy F. Collier Community Center in 2020. In 2019, the library finished the year with $914,000 in cash in the…
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Living in peace and being good Americans
Millions of Democrats went to the polls in state primaries to cast their votes for President Joe Biden. He was elected to represent the Democratic Party once again. He did not have the official votes of the delegates from the convention, but it was a given that he would receive them. On June 27, Biden…
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The meanings of some old sayings
I still use some of the old sayings from time to time. After all, if you grew up in this region, your parents or grandparents likely used a lot of these. “Burning the midnight oil” simply means working late into the night. Before the days of electricity, kerosene oil lamps were used to light a…
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Ageism is disgusting and dangerous
BY ELLEN J. HAHN (AGE 71) The blatant ageism encircling the 2024 Presidential campaign is disgusting and dangerous. Age has taken center stage in our political discourse. A recent opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, “Trump and Biden, Two Old Men Facing Armageddon,” is symbolic of the persistent bias against aging in our society.…
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President Joe Biden drowns as his closest friends turn their backs
President Joe Biden could no longer keep his head above water and drowned this past Sunday. Democrat leaders turned their backs and covered their ears to Biden’s gurgling for oxygen as he no longer could tread water and succumbed to the swirling, raging political waters. For 50 years, Biden has worked for and supported the…
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JD Vance has eastern Kentucky roots
James David “JD” Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president, has eastern Kentucky connections. Vance grew up in Middletown, Ohio, but he was raised by his mamaw (grandmother for those of you reading this who are not from our region). His parents divorced when he was a toddler. His ancestors are from Kentucky and Appalachia.…
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Louisa CMH Tribute Show: A remarkable Appalachian affair
The Country Music Highway Tribute Show in Louisa this past weekend was a remarkable Appalachian affair. Organized by Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), it was the essence of Appalachian spirit, kinship and talent. At the heart of the event was the symbolic passing of the torch from the legendary Ricky Skaggs to the 12-year-old prodigy Adalyn Ramey.…
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A snake in the birdcage and the Trump assassin
Former President Donald Trump barely missed several hissing bullets that would have ended his life last Saturday. The world watched a miracle take place as former President Trump barely missed an assassin’s bullet. Thousands of people in the audience witnessed this in person, and millions of people have watched it live or have since seen…
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