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Thu
25
Feb

Geiger Counter

The case for legalizing marijuana   Our state might abolish a law that most people have already broken. A decade ago it would have seemed radical. Today it seems almost quaint. And yet, petty politics, old grudges and fervent tribalism will surely make it difficult to come to an agreement about something on which most people actually agree.
Wed
24
Feb

District Administrator's Corner

by Loren Glasbrenner River Valley School District Administrator
Wed
24
Feb

Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, As an owner and Master Cheesemaker at Klondike Cheese Company in Monroe, I am thankful to see State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) re-introducing his Truth in Food Labeling legislation to promote dairy product protections in our state.
Wed
24
Feb

A View of the Valley

by Linda Schwanke It’s cold and it’s getting colder It’s gray and white and winter all around And oh I must be getting older And all this snow is trying to get me down There’s a fire in the corner slowly dyin’(away) Sometimes I just don’t feel like goin’ on (anymore) And yet I know it’s more than worth the waiting
Sat
20
Feb

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: Do you know your worth?

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), and the national theme this year is #KnowYourWorth. Hope House wants teens to know that they are worthy of a healthy relationship. Here’s what #KnowYourWorth means to us:

Sat
20
Feb

GUEST COLUMN: Vaccination plan must target most vulnerable

As more COVID-19 vaccinations are being shipped to Wisconsin, questions are emerging about how doses should be rolled out and administered in the arms of people in various risk groups that are being prioritized in phases by the state.

Sat
20
Feb

GUEST COLUMN: The absurdity of vaccination distribution plan

A small group of unelected doctors, lawyers and public health policy experts have been meeting to decide who in Wisconsin gets priority for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Sat
20
Feb

Nature and Society: What you should know about Wisconsin Coverts Project

Have you ever heard of the Wisconsin Coverts Project? I hadn't either. I wasn't sure whether a covert was a spy or a pipe carrying water under a road. I learned that "covert" is a 14th century English word describing a dense thicket that shelters wildlife.

Sat
20
Feb

STANEK COLUMN: A great week for civic engagement

Regardless of how you feel about state or national politics, you should at least be proud of local civics.

For the first time since seemingly anyone can remember, we had a primary for a Reedsburg School Board seat. There’s been so much interest, with people talking about the race and writing letters to the editor.

Thu
18
Feb

The Book Nook

Thanks to a Special Person   In lieu of a book review, I’d like to thank outgoing Black Earth Library Director Carolyn Shaffer by sharing some of her many accomplishments since she was hired in 2007.  Her dedication and ability to make a difference resulted in many positive changes for our area and deserve recognition.

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