Commentary
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Observing Lent spiritually and physically
By Patrick J. Wood Publisher Dear Reader, Lent provides an opportunity for self-reflection. Whether you practice a religion or not, this inner look allows ... -
Senate Bill 55: The ‘Pull The Wool Over The Taxpayer’s Eyes’ Act
By Patrick J. Wood Publisher Dear Reader, They are at it again. Last week the Wisconsin State Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 55 ... -
Senate Bill 55 is bad public policy
By Beth Bennett Executive Director Wisconsin Newspaper Association The Wisconsin Legislature is currently considering a bill that would give local governments the option to ... -
On immortality
By Patrick J. Wood Publisher Dear Reader, The definition of immortality is the ability to live forever. That’s a tall order all by itself ... -
Valentine’s Day
By Patrick J. Wood Publisher Dear Reader, Sunday Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day. Normally, this is a day to share gift-giving and dinner with that ... -
What we can learn from this many school board primary candidates
By Ben Rodgers Editor I can’t ever recall seeing this many names on the ballot for a school board primary election. In West De ... -
The wild side
By Patrick J. Wood Publisher Dear Reader, There is something about being in the great outdoors that lifts us up and energizes us. Whether ... -
United we stand
By Patrick J. Wood Publisher Dear Reader, Last week we witnessed the inauguration of our 46th president, just as four years ago we witnessed ... -
Aaron Rodgers – one of the good guys
By Patrick J. Wood Publisher Dear Reader, How well can you know someone – especially a celebrity? Often we form impressions based on a passing ... -
One nation, one people
By Patrick J. Wood Publisher Dear Reader, Wednesday, Jan. 6 was a sad day for our country. We watched with disbelief as a mob ...
