http://www.dailyindependent.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:51:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_310165404.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_310165404.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:46:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_310164841.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_310164841.html A new report based on the examination of thousands of young American men and women seeking to enter the military should alarm Americans of all ages. Based on the report’s findings, we are raising a generation of dumb, flabby young people. In fact, they are so overweight and/or so poorly educated that three out of four of them are deemed ineligible for military service. \ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:41:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_310164440.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_310164440.html More than two years after enacting a law requiring more coal mine inspections, the state finally is getting the additional inspectors needed to enforce that law. Previously, the state’s continuing revenue woes had made it impossible for the state to hire the additional inspectors.On Tuesday, Gov. Steve Beshear approved an additional 15 new mine inspectors plus 19 new mine permit reviewers, with 16 being permanent positions and three being temporary. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:29:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_309173135.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_309173135.html By making his biggest investment to date in a traditional American industry, Warren Buffett unequivocally expressed his faith in the future of the U.S. economy. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:26:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_309172823.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_309172823.html While Kentuckians watched from the sidelines while voters in Ohio, Virginia, New Jersey and other states went to the polls to vote Tuesday, Kentucky’s once-every-four-years break from constant campaigns ended just hours after the votes had been counted in other states. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:21:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_308162542.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_308162542.html Tough times impact Russell tech centerSome facts about voting in 2010Consider adopting a shelter animalHatcher invites vets to program Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:17:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_308161953.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_308161953.html Invariably, every election produces some results that are, to say the least, a bit surprising. Here is one from Tuesday’s vote in neighboring Ohio: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_307175413.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_307175413.html Blame Democrats for high pricesMore adoptive families needed Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:46:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_307174933.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_307174933.html Did you sleep well last night? Apparently, many Kentuckians would answer that question with a resounding, “No!” according to the first government study to monitor state-by-state differences in sleeplessness. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:07:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_306150727.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_306150727.html Since it was initiated in January of 2008, Project Graduation — a collaborative effort between the Council on Postsecondary Education and the state’s universities — has encouraged 203 former students to return to college and earn their four-year degrees. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:01:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_306150326.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_306150326.html The recent rash of school closings because of the flu has led to legislative proposals to change the way Kentucky calculates the amount of state funds local districts receive. It is an idea that has generated much discussion among legislators for at least 20 years — but no action. Will it be any different in 2010? Don’t bet on it. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:17:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_303171953.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_303171953.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:11:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_303170955.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_303170955.html Although architects have just started drawing plans for the new Boyd County High School and the building will not be ready for occupancy until at least the 2013-2014 school year, it is clear than school officials already have put much thought into the building and there is much about which to get excited. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:40:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_303134358.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_303134358.html Help is needed to understand reform GOP opposes a public optionPrivate services can reduce abuse Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:38:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_303133926.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/opinion/local_story_303133926.html Elected county officials who have expressed shock and dismay over a scathing audit of the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) may soon be joined by elected city officials throughout the state. That’s because the office of Kentucky Auditor Crit Luallen also is auditing the expenditures of the Kentucky League of Cities and that audit is expected to be released before the end of the year.