Opinion
Letters to the Editor for 7-22-09
To the Editor:
There are those moments and encounters that have to be told, and this is one of them. On June 25th my brother (Ray White) and I set out on a journey, a 3 day road trip that covered over 1,100 miles.
County should require restaurants to post health inspection scores
Last year, the News Journal began printing the results of regular health inspections conducted on Whitley County restaurants, motels, schools, pools and other public facilities.
20/20 Vision Plan proof Corbin has grown up in the last five years
When I found out I would be returning to my hometown for my Kentucky Press Association internship this summer, I’m going to be honest, I had mixed feelings.
Letters to the Editor for 6-24-09
To the Editor:
As school has come to a close and 5th street returns to a slower pace, I would like to address everyone who will travel this road everyday come August when school is back in session. This past April a very good friend of mine lost her brother in a tragic accident at the curve near Valley View Apartments. Then just a few weeks ago another friend of mine was in an accident in the same area. This area has always been and continues to be a hazardous curve. The road is in need of being widened and guard rails are greatly needed. Even if you don't personally travel on 5th street, I am sure you know someone who does. I don't know who is responsible for getting a guard rail put up, I just know a guard rail is needed immediately and plans for road widening should be considered.
Letters to the Editor for 5-27-09
To the Editor:
On behalf of the Video Production’s class at Whitley County High School, I would like to extend my appreciation to all volunteers, civic leaders, emergency personnel, and Whitley County High School faculty and staff for working with my class to complete a powerful message about the dangers of driving under the influence.
It was the best vacation, it was the worst vacation
The average rainfall for the month of May in central Florida is 3.4 inches. It rained that much in the first few hours last week after we arrived for our vacation. As a matter of fact it rained every day. By the time we left Florida the rain had totaled as much as 25 inches, easily a record for May. There were millions of dollars worth of damage from flooding.
Whitley Fiscal Court doing good job making government more citizen-friendly
After reading Trent Knuckles’ column last week about not being able to hear much during Corbin City Commission meetings let alone understand what is being talked about, I got to thinking that this government body could take a few lessons from the Whitley County Fiscal Court on how to have a meeting.
Open up a little, time for city to bring back work session meetings
I've covered Corbin City Commission meetings, on and off, for the last 12 years now. I would consider myself fairly knowledgeable about the workings of city government.
New website for city of Corbin holds exciting possibilities
It is common for newspapers and other media to point out, often with delight, when politicians don't keep their campaign promises.I want to tell you about one locally that city leaders in Corbin appear poised to deliver on.
Some issues can be resolved by merely requesting information
For those who would question the process for the selection of speakers for the Corbin Chamber of Commerce luncheons, let me explain.
