Today's Opinions

Before there was Interstate 75, U.S. Hwy. 25 was the major north-south artery through Kentucky.

Midway between Cincinnati and Lexington, my grandfather, John Juett, his brother, Adam, and friend George Trimnell  built a large restaurant, a gas station, and several tourist cabins just south of downtown Williamstown in Grant County.

They called it the Halfway House and soon it gained fame for the good food at the restaurant (which my grandmother, Holly, ran and did much of the cooking for) and the clean cabins that offered an overnight stay.

Though our daily lives are affected by local, state and federal government agencies, often we don’t understand their functions or purpose.

For example, if you asked people at random what they believed is the function of the county attorney’s office, they probably would tell you this is the person who prosecutes traffic offenses.

Some may even go further and tell you that the county attorney prosecutes misdemeanors and child-support cases. 

Guillermo Aguazul

“To have a 4.0 grade point average my entire
freshman year.”

Cody Boles

“To graduate college and go to physical therapy school.”

Shelby Crawford

“To get into Morehead State and get my degree in childcare.”

Lynn Eaglin

“To not sweat the small stuff.”

Anastasia England

“To graduate and start cosmetology school in August.”