Stivers Reveals Decision Concerning Gubernatorial Run

FRANKFORT, Ky (July 27, 2026) — The following is a statement from Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, regarding his potential run for Kentucky’s next governor in 2027. “I am …

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Obituaries

Edna Rice

Edna Rice, 72, of Leavenworth, Indiana passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 9, 2026, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on August 13, 1954, in Oneida, Kentucky to …

Roselene Wagers

Roselene Wagers, age 73, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky . She was born on Friday, March 6, 1953 in Manchester, Kentucky to Stevie and Cleo …

Devin Ray Bowing

Devin Ray Bowing, age 47 of Oneida, KY was born in Manchester, Ky on September 9, 1979 to the late Larry Bowling of Leslie County and Terri Lee Davidson of Oneida. He departed this life on September …

Dr. Bernard "Barney" Davis

Dr. Bernard "Barney" Davis, age 90, of Lexington, KY , passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. Barney was a longtime educator in Kentucky at Berea College and Morehead State University. …

Britta Chonte Smith

Britta Chonte Smith, 34, passed away on September 14, 2026 in Lexington. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on November 4, 1991 to Peggy Sue Smith and the late Cecil Junior Smith. She is survived …

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Opinion

Should Manchester/Clay County invest in building a public swimming pool or water park?

POINT: Clay County Should Invest in a Public Swimming Pool or Water Park For years, Clay County families have had to leave home if they wanted to enjoy one of the most basic summer …

Should local government invest in shovel-ready commercial sites before businesses commit?

POINT: To Attract Business, Clay County Must Be Ready When a company begins looking for a place to build or expand, Clay County isn't just competing against neighboring counties. We are …

When the story becomes personal

Just last week, I wrote about one of the hardest parts of this job — showing up to cover something that may be the worst day of someone else’s life. Saturday morning, those words came back …

The Things That Wear On You

During that time, I’ve attended hundreds — probably thousands — of public meetings. I’ve sat through meetings where everyone agreed and you wondered why you were there. I’ve also been in …

Vengeance is HIS, not MINE

“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves...for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. ” — Romans 12:19 That verse appeared while I was scrolling TikTok one …

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