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Letters to the Editor for 4-7-2010

To the Editor:

I’ve had some communication with the Dept. of Corrections (local) about my concerns regarding the Whitley County Detention Center and I wanted to share it with anyone who has had a bad experience with the jail system. The address is on...

Posted On 07 Apr 2010
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Letters to the Editor for 3-24-10

Mother says justice never served after death of son

To the Editor:

This letter is in response to the article in last week’s News Journal concerning the Whitley County E-911 Center’s insufficient record keeping (“Atty. General...

Letters to the Editor for 3-17-2010

Some historical perspective on the Whitley County Sheriff's race

To the Editor:



Cock fighting is not allowed in Whitley County but every four years we have a reasonable substitute, local elections.


Normally the...

Posted On 17 Mar 2010
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Requiring prescriptions for cold medicine a dumb idea

I feel I spend far too much time in this space poking holes in foolish, ill-conceived ideas.

I hate that. I don't want to be a grinch, but I can't help it. Someone has to defend against constant assaults of insanity unleashed on us by those who, apparently, have more...

EXCLUSIVE: News Journal releases full audio recording of Root Beer Stand shooting 911 call

Click above to hear the full audio recording of the call made to...

Posted On 09 Jan 2010
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Time to clean up residency requirements for candidates, voters

The number of citizens hoping to win political offices in next year's election is encouraging and exciting. Robust participation in the political process is a sign that people are interested in the effectiveness with which government serves the people.

Letters to the Editor for 12-9-09

To the Editor:

My name is Matt Daniels. I am a a Diatetic intern through the Utah State University and I live in the tri-county area. I am currently studying at the Whitley County Health Department in Corbin. Since being there I have realized that our area...

Posted On 09 Dec 2009
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Letters to the Editor for 10-21-09

To the Editor:

The City of Corbin wishes to acknowledge and thank the Corbin Tourism Commission on behalf of the citizens of Corbin, the Board of Commissioners and myself for their cooperation, fine work and many endeavors they have rendered to the City of Corbin.

Posted On 22 Oct 2009
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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.

Posted On 22 Jul 2009
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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,...