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11 February 2026

Don’t let sacrifices of WWII veterans be in vain

Taylor County’s last living World War II veteran died this week. John McMurry was 103. McMurry’s story was similar to those of the 16.4 million...

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Don’t let sacrifices of WWII veterans be in vain

Taylor County’s last living World War II veteran died this week. John McMurry was 103. McMurry’s story was similar to those of the 16.4 million...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

Bean soup

It started simple enough, with one of those innocuous online videos showing how to make a recipe. Some of my fondest memories growing up were of wa...

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Bean soup

It started simple enough, with one of those innocuous online videos showing how to make a recipe. Some of my fondest memories growing up were of wa...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

The invisible weight: dispatcher mental health

Emergency dispatchers are often called the first responders, yet their role is frequently misunderstood and undervalued. I’ve been a police officer ...

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The invisible weight: dispatcher mental health

Emergency dispatchers are often called the first responders, yet their role is frequently misunderstood and undervalued. I’ve been a police officer ...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

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04 February 2026

Seize the daylight for winter fun

Over the next four weeks, area residents will gain 70 minutes of additional daylight. February is the time to seize the daylight and take advantage...

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Seize the daylight for winter fun

Over the next four weeks, area residents will gain 70 minutes of additional daylight. February is the time to seize the daylight and take advantage...

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Posted on February 4, 2026

MASH bathroom expansion is needed

Members of the Medford School Board should not let an inflated price estimate give them sticker shock from addressing the long-term restroom capacity ...

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MASH bathroom expansion is needed

Members of the Medford School Board should not let an inflated price estimate give them sticker shock from addressing the long-term restroom capacity ...

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Posted on February 4, 2026

Beard nets and bonspiels

“Umm Dad, you know you can take that beard net off now.” My daughter, Beth, let me know I was still wearing my beard net on Saturday night as w...

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Beard nets and bonspiels

“Umm Dad, you know you can take that beard net off now.” My daughter, Beth, let me know I was still wearing my beard net on Saturday night as w...

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Posted on February 4, 2026

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Jan
2026

28 January 2026

Wisconsin needs an anti-SLAPP law

Wisconsin must join the growing number of states that enact protections against lawsuits intended to shut down public debate. SLAPP stands for Stra...

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Wisconsin needs an anti-SLAPP law

Wisconsin must join the growing number of states that enact protections against lawsuits intended to shut down public debate. SLAPP stands for Stra...

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Posted on January 28, 2026

Why recognition banquets matters

There are saints who walk among us. Most go unrecognized and unseen. They see tasks that need to be done and they do them. They see wrongs and they...

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Why recognition banquets matters

There are saints who walk among us. Most go unrecognized and unseen. They see tasks that need to be done and they do them. They see wrongs and they...

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Posted on January 28, 2026

When it comes to the weather

When it comes to the weather, it is all relative. According to the National Weather Service, the Austin-Camp Mabry Airport recorded 0.4 inches of s...

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When it comes to the weather

When it comes to the weather, it is all relative. According to the National Weather Service, the Austin-Camp Mabry Airport recorded 0.4 inches of s...

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Posted on January 28, 2026

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21 January 2026

State needs to sunset school funding line-item veto

Republicans in the state legislature need to put up or shut up when it comes to school funding. On July 5, 2023, Gov. Tony Evers pulled a political...

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State needs to sunset school funding line-item veto

Republicans in the state legislature need to put up or shut up when it comes to school funding. On July 5, 2023, Gov. Tony Evers pulled a political...

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Posted on January 21, 2026

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Don’t let sacrifices of WWII veterans be in vain

Don’t let sacrifices of WWII veterans be in vain

Bean soup

Bean soup

The invisible weight: dispatcher mental health

The invisible weight: dispatcher mental health

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Seize the daylight for winter fun

Seize the daylight for winter fun

MASH bathroom expansion is needed

MASH bathroom expansion is needed

Beard nets and bonspiels

Beard nets and bonspiels

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Wisconsin needs an anti-SLAPP law

Wisconsin needs an anti-SLAPP law

Why recognition banquets matters

Why recognition banquets matters

When it comes to the weather

When it comes to the weather

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State needs to sunset school funding line-item veto

State needs to sunset school funding line-item veto

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