I can't stay angry long

I've been silent about the silence of the Maysville Ledger Independent, my hometown paper, regarding the merit system scandal in Frankfort. The argument, I think, had been that the Associated Press really hadn't picked up the story and the paper didn't have the resources or contacts to have a full time reporter in Franfort. While any story on flip flop Feltcher would be correct at some point, as he seems to have firmly established his position on all sides of the issue, I offer my admiration to Ledger for it's integrity. (I apologize for the delay, I was overcome by a coughing fit) However, while few in Maysville read the Courier or Herald, I'm sure the Ledger has access to the internets and could reprint a story or two on the inside pages. They have not. A search only turns up 5 stories about Governor Fletcher, none of which concern the merit system. The searches don't go back very far, but the indictments of 5 different men apparently didn't make the website. I'll have to check some of the print copies. FOR SHAME!

I was going to say all that came above, but I went to the Ledger site today and found this charming little story about Maysville's storied past in semi pro ball. In addition to the rejuvenation of Maysville's downtown centered around the Russell Theatre, my fondest desire is to see semi-pro baseball return to the city's downtown. There's a name for the park ready made- Casey Stengel Field, for the 'lustrious player and manager who began his career there, and a macot, the Rivermen, same as the first team. It could be in the pioneer league like the Florence Freedom. Then, what larks...