Editorials

Editorials

OUR VIEW – Story reported facts, readers draw own conclusions
Did you know that it gives the impression of impropriety to report how much a county building is worth, how much the county owes on said building and the amount for which they are willing to sell it?
Neither did we.

April 13, 2011
OUR VIEW: Take up trash dumps before speed bumps
We are happy to hear that city government is working on new ordinances to crack down on residents and property owners who pile up trash and expect it to be picked up at the taxpayers’ expense.
We’re not happy, however, that it took a series of front page photos of trash heaps that can be found in many areas around town for the mayor and city commissioners to get serious about the issue.

April 13, 2011 1 Photo
Experience makes Doug Thomas best choice for jailer
Having to keep people behind bars as punishment for their misdeed and to protect law-abiding citizens is a sad but necessary fact of life.

October 31, 2010
Carpenter better equipped for negotiation, compromise
Voters in Madison, Rockcastle and Lincoln counties can choose one of two good candidates Tuesday to represent them in the state Senate.

October 31, 2010
Lisa Davis our pick for clerk
The office of county clerk is one of the most visible offices to the members of the community. Most residents must visit the office at least once a year, and some need the clerk’s services more often.

October 31, 2010
Seriously consider options for sheriff before casting vote
No county race has been talked about more than that for the important office of sheriff.

October 31, 2010
Ben Chandler has proven record
Four-term Congressman Ben Chandler remains the best choice for Madison County.

October 31, 2010
Candidates need to offer specificsCandidates need to offer specifics
Some candidates for city offices have expressed displeasure with our recent editorial criticizing most of them for offering few specifics at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce forum of how they would deal with the city’s budget crisis.

April 25, 2010
Domestic violence affects everyone Domestic violence affects everyone, but women and their children are most affected. Statistics indicate that women account for over 85 percent of all reported cases of domestic violence. Because of this, it is difficult to believe there are individuals who say they are not affected. We beg to differ. The truth of the matter is, if you have a job or health care coverage, then you are affected.
February 27, 2010
Filing in RPD case troubling OUR VIEW

Filing in RPD case troubling

The filing of a motion in Madison Circuit Court accusing Sheriff Nelson O’Donnell and his department as well as Commonwealth’s Attorney David Smith and his office of misconduct is troubling. The motion is part of the ongoing case against three Richmond police officers accused of witness tampering.
February 26, 2010