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Letter: Says Andy Stone is a ‘proven leader’ who’ll move county forward

To the Editor: I am writing in response to the many mailers I have received lately from Candy Massaroni and the PACs that support her.  They have decided to put a lot of labels on Andy Stone. As a matter of fact, the last one mentions books that are not in the Bardstown School libraries. […]

May 14th, 2024 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics,State government | Read More »

Letter: Objects to Andy Stone’s ‘tactics and rhetoric’ in House campaign

To the editor, Andy Stone’s tactics and rhetoric throughout his campaign are unacceptable. Recent mailers paid for by Mr. Stone, with graphical misrepresentation of Candy’s image, lies, and his verbal assaults during debates have ended my silence. I wonder how he would respond if someone treated his wife the way he has mine. I believe […]

May 13th, 2024 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

Jim’s Political Notebook: PAC money heating up 50th District primary battle

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Tuesday, May 7, 2024 — With the primary election two weeks away, we’re starting to see the impact of the Jefferson County Teachers Union PAC money that is being spent to support Andy Stone in his bid to unseat 50th District state Rep. Candy Massaroni. During the local candidate debates, […]

May 7th, 2024 | Posted in Bourbon-related,Breaking News,City Government,County government,Election News,Elections,News,Opinion,Politics,State government | Read More »

Letter: Appreciates Massaroni’s help honoring Battle of the Bulge survivor

To the editor, If I could vote in the May Primary, I would vote for Candy Massaroni. I am the senior president of the Thomas Nelson Jr. Society of the Children of the American Revolution, an organization based on the lineage of a veteran of the Revolutionary War. Five years ago, the society began a […]

May 3rd, 2024 | Posted in Letters to the Editor,Opinion | Read More »

Letter: Supports Andy Stone for 50th District state representative

Dear Editor: Bob and I were educators in the Nelson County school system for over a combined 36 years. From time to time a student comes along whom you believe in – Andy Stone was that student. His work ethic and creativity were key to enabling Andy’s success, both in and out of the classroom. […]

April 26th, 2024 | Posted in Education,Election News,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

Letter: Writer appreciates Massaroni’s service, adherence to Christian values

To the Editor, I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for state Rep. Candy Massaroni’s dedicated service to the people of Nelson County these last two years. Throughout her tenure, Candy has proven herself to be a true servant of the community, devoid of any ties to the establishment or “good old boy” networks. […]

April 24th, 2024 | Posted in Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

Letter: State rep. debate discussed what some call a ‘woke’ student curriculum

To the editor, Thursday nights debate involved a lot of discussion of SEL (Social Emotional Learning). Incumbent state Rep. Candy Massaroni is fervently opposed to the “woke agenda,, which SEL has been accused of being a part of. Andy Stone is in favor of SEL. Florida, Arizona and Oklahoma have already banned SEL in schools. […]

April 23rd, 2024 | Posted in Election News,Elections,Letters to the Editor,News,Opinion | Read More »

Letter: Thanks to Rep. Massaroni for her service in Frankfort

To the editor, I would like to thank our state representative, Candy Massaroni, for her hard work and dedication in serving the citizens of Nelson County. She has tirelessly reached out through participation in community events to get to know what is important to those that live and work here. Guided by her faith, Candy […]

April 22nd, 2024 | Posted in Letters to the Editor,Opinion | Read More »

Letter: Thankful for Massaroni’s help with bill establishing IAN alert system

Dear Editor I just had to take a moment to thank 50th District State Rep. Candy Massaroni for making House Bill 682, the IAN Alert System a reality. Ever since she introduced this bill, I’ve been following it closely. The bill creates a new alert system for missing autistic children. Words can’t express how much […]

April 1st, 2024 | Posted in Letters to the Editor,Opinion | Read More »

Letter: HB 5 addresses crime but overlooks one prevention measure — churches

To the editor, House Bill 5 before the legislature calls for more incarceration and longer prison sentences. A local writer listed some crime prevention measures but left out a main one: churches. More preaching means less crime, so, we work and pray for more churches; more members and more money to churches. Churches could help […]

February 20th, 2024 | Posted in Letters to the Editor,Opinion | Read More »

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