When faith is issued like a uniform
There is a moment in intake — after the clothes are taken, after the name becomes a number, after the door closes — when a person is handed three things: a mat, a blanket, and a Bible.
I know this because someone I know was recently incarcerated at the Clark County Detention Center, and this was their experience.
No other religious text. No...
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March at Legacy Grove
In February, we had a decent turnout for our Chili Fellowship for Great Backyard Bird Count as well as the Community Work Dance Party — including an inquisitive Northern Mocking Bird (Mimus polyglottos)! We worked on take-and-make kits to start perennial plants from seed. Distribution of kits will happen intermittently throughout the month. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for latest updates!
Reel Classics — A Kentucky Connection: ‘Steel’
Steel stars Lee Majors and a number of well-known and recognizable actors, including George Kennedy, Art Carney, R. G. Armstrong, Albert Salmi, and Jennifer O’Neill. The setting is Houston, Texas, where we find construction boss Lew Cassidy (George Kennedy) leading a crew to complete the construction of a downtown skyscraper. He is financially strapped and has a three-week deadline to complete the project. Unfortunately, Lew Cassidy falls from the structure and is killed. His daughter,...
Our Preference
A short and playful poem from Bill McCann. Which is worse? Hauntings or naught pets?
County judge-executive Yates steps down
Clark County Judge-Executive Les Yates has resigned his position. In a letter dated March 3, Yates said he was stepping down because he is a candidate for state representative and believes the county deserves someone who can serve full-time.
“I cannot in good conscience collect the salary of County Judge/Executive knowing shared priorities of running for the State House will occupy a significant amount of my time. I believe that a leadership transition at this time...
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Donna Carter loves Winchester; wants to help make it even better
When one speaks with Donna Carter, one thing is clear: she loves Winchester and Clark County dearly, but is clear-eyed about both the challenges and the opportunities before our community.
Although Donna was not born here, she has lived in Winchester with her husband — a native of our community — and their daughter for many years. And to hear her talk about it, one would think she has been here all her life.
As she told me, “I love Winchester. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t live here.”
Reform elections to make them less partisan
In a government of, by and for the people, choosing who will lead and serve us is a sacred duty, not to be taken lightly.
It isn’t possible to be a responsible voter if all you know about candidates is their party affiliation.
Those who haven’t done their homework should stay home and let those who take citizenship seriously choose our leaders.
Better yet, they should educate themselves to become better voters.

