Opinion Archives - Central Wisconsin News

09

Jun
2026

09 June 2026

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Trump shows his disdain for science

Legislators need to end gerrymandering It’s very clear that Wisconsinites are ready to end gerrymandering for good. This and getting big money out ...

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Trump shows his disdain for science

Legislators need to end gerrymandering It’s very clear that Wisconsinites are ready to end gerrymandering for good. This and getting big money out ...

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Posted on June 9, 2026

02

Jun
2026

02 June 2026

Economic health starts on the farm

Dairy farmers are the anchors for rural communities across Wisconsin. When a developer looks to build a shopping center, one of their first goals is t...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Economic health starts on the farm

Dairy farmers are the anchors for rural communities across Wisconsin. When a developer looks to build a shopping center, one of their first goals is t...

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Posted on June 2, 2026

That lifelong breakdown curse strikes again

I’m not a superstitious person, but I sometimes wonder if someone has placed a curse on my power equipment. The lawnmower needed to be jacked up ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

That lifelong breakdown curse strikes again

I’m not a superstitious person, but I sometimes wonder if someone has placed a curse on my power equipment. The lawnmower needed to be jacked up ...

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Posted on June 2, 2026

26

May
2026

26 May 2026

Don’t forget road safety this summer

Summer weather is here and travelers are taking to the roads to explore the many vacation destinations throughout Wisconsin. While road trips are a...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Don’t forget road safety this summer

Summer weather is here and travelers are taking to the roads to explore the many vacation destinations throughout Wisconsin. While road trips are a...

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Posted on May 26, 2026

Jefferson had a point about throwing off tyrants

Jefferson had a point about throwing off tyrants

A stream of soaring rhetoric is devoted to patting ourselves on the back for the virtues of American political culture, where everyone’s voice matte...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Jefferson had a point about throwing off tyrants

A stream of soaring rhetoric is devoted to patting ourselves on the back for the virtues of American political culture, where everyone’s voice matte...

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Posted on May 26, 2026

19

May
2026

19 May 2026

Don’t let the sacrifices of the fallen be in vain

Devotion shows itself in many ways. Devotion is seen on damp spring mornings, as volunteers place small flags or fresh flower arrangements on the grav...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Don’t let the sacrifices of the fallen be in vain

Devotion shows itself in many ways. Devotion is seen on damp spring mornings, as volunteers place small flags or fresh flower arrangements on the grav...

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Posted on May 19, 2026

12

May
2026

12 May 2026

Bipartisan deal is a breath of fresh air

Gov. Tony Evers, Assembly Leader Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu came together this week to release a spending deal that promises...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Bipartisan deal is a breath of fresh air

Gov. Tony Evers, Assembly Leader Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu came together this week to release a spending deal that promises...

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Posted on May 12, 2026

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Hub City Wind raises big concerns

Many Marathon County residents are just beginning to learn about the proposed Hub City Wind project and the long-term impacts it could have on our rur...

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Hub City Wind raises big concerns

Many Marathon County residents are just beginning to learn about the proposed Hub City Wind project and the long-term impacts it could have on our rur...

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Posted on May 12, 2026

05

May
2026

05 May 2026

Give road crews a break

Slow down. Put your coffee down. Hang up your phone. Turn down the radio, audio book or latest true crime podcast you have become obsessed with. ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Give road crews a break

Slow down. Put your coffee down. Hang up your phone. Turn down the radio, audio book or latest true crime podcast you have become obsessed with. ...

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Posted on May 5, 2026

What to do if you think your identity has been stolen

You notice a charge you don’t recognize. A credit card account appears in your name. Or a debt collector calls about an account you never opened. ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

What to do if you think your identity has been stolen

You notice a charge you don’t recognize. A credit card account appears in your name. Or a debt collector calls about an account you never opened. ...

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Posted on May 5, 2026