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Editorials

  • Brad Richardson capable of meeting chamber's challenges

    The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce is on a roll.
    Last summer the leadership bodies of the chambers of commerce of Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Vine Grove and West Point announced a collective goal to unite their individual organizations. Considerable time was invested following that announcement by Heartland Chambers Alliance in determining foundational details on how each group would merge into a unified body. Their work built up to a vote of approval on the merger by members of the individual chambers.

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  • Building a memorial: One brick at a time

    “Rineyville Community Park is an example of what a small community can do with perseverance.”

    That’s what park board member Larry Fohl said about his community’s successful effort to create a neighborhood park where children play ball and the community gathers for festivals and other celebrations. It is a centerpiece and point of pride for Rineyvillians. It took years of effort and even more sweat equity, but they did it.

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  • Radcliff is justified in census challenge

    One year ago, the legion of temporary government workers hired to count our heads was completing the 2010 census.
    When the totals were announced earlier this month, Hardin County saw what we expected: There are 12.1 percent more of us than a decade earlier.
    Population growth is a sign of economic prosperity. People like to live in areas where jobs are readily available and quality educational opportunities are plentiful.

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  • Adcock works his dream, reaches the Major Leagues

    The topic: Nathan Adcock
    Our view: Hard work earned MLB spot

    When Nathan Adcock played baseball as a youngster, he never expected to one day be able to call himself a Major League player.
    Today, he can.
    The right-hander is a Kansas City Royal and when the team opens the season this week at home, he will be one of 25 players on the roster.

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  • Red Cross provides valuable services near and far

    Imagine this scene: It's midnight and a family of four has returned to their home, only to find it in on fire with flames illuminating the night sky.

    As firefighters work to contain the fire and save what is left of the home, the family is in disbelief. With no place to call home, their lives are shattered.

    In the aftermath, the family will find a comforting shoulder and help in a desperate time of need in the American Red Cross.

    American Red Cross officials locally are on the scene of tragedies long before the community hears about them.

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  • The politics of rules, and vice versa

    This year’s General Assembly in Frankfort came to a familiar end. The regular session was followed by a coda — special session — to finally tie things up.
    The sticking point was how to patch a $140 million shortfall in this year’s Medicaid budget.
    Gov. Steve Beshear’s plan, in short, was to “borrow” money from the second year of Medicaid’s budget and cut spending next year through privatization.

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  • NASCAR is an appropriate element of Army's hiring tools

    The issue: Military recruiting

    Our view: More than just NASCAR

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  • Spirit of giving knows no season

    Warmer weather and sunnier days sometimes overshadow the needs of those around us. Unfortunately for some, worries of basic necessities such as food, health or quality of life prevail.
    While scheduling time and money to do those things we enjoy, we also should remain cognizant of the year-round struggles our neighbors may be facing.

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  • FarmStart meets needs of tomorrow’s producers

    ISSUE: Extension FarmStart program
    OUR VIEW: Investment worth making

    Investing in the future makes sense.

    Through a year-long program called FarmStart, the Hardin County Extension Service is striving to build the knowledge of novice farmers and ensure a brighter future for the agriculture sector of our economy.

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  • Mayor ready to lead downtown renovation

    ISSUE: Downtown Elizabethtown rejuvenation
    OUR VIEW: Walker leading effort realistically

    A downtown development program outlined by Elizabethtown Mayor Tim Walker has much to praise. That’s because there’s a lot to it.

    In a cover letter to City Council members, it’s contrasted with projects and programs of past years as being a “comprehensive redevelopment” and the mayor promises a continuous, consistent process directed by his office with key assistance from a full-time director of the Heritage Council.

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