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Stivers Reveals Decision Concerning Gubernatorial Run

Senate President Robert Stivers
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 …
Obituaries
Penny Hubbard Sevier
Penny Hubbard Sevier, 48, of Manchester, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland in Somerset, Kentucky. She was born on October 18, 1977, in Lexington, …
Gloria Mae Lewis
Gloria Mae Lewis was born on November 29, 1943, to Lucy and Raleigh Hensley in Clay County, Kentucky. One of many siblings, Gloria spent her childhood surrounded by family in the Kentucky hills. She …
Timothy C. Jones
Timothy C. Jones, 79, of Manchester, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center. He was born July 5, 1947, in Manchester, Kentucky, to the late Vern …
Ruby Jean Brumley Corum
Ruby Jean Brumley Corum, age 85, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. She was born March 13, 1941, in Hyden, Kentucky, the daughter of the late John and Edna Mitchell Brumley. …
Raleigh Bray
Raleigh Bray, age 91 passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at his home. He was born on Monday, October 29, 1934 in Manchester to William “Bill” and Eliza “Lizzie” (Foutch) Bray. He was a …
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 …

What Are We Doing to Ourselves?

I have spent a lot of time lately asking myself a simple question:  Why would anyone want to serve? An upcoming Board of Education election has brought with it accusations, rumors and …

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 …
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