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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Craycraft gets nod for interim county judge
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March at Legacy Grove
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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.

